Antimicrobials — Flashcards

_____ is an alkylating agent that also acts as a weak MAO inhibitor.

The _____ is given to children under 5 years and adults over 65 to prevent Streptococcus pneumoniae infection.

Nitrosoureas cross the blood-brain barrier and can thus treat brain tumors (ie: _____)

Which strain(s) of Plasmodium is primaquine used to treat?_____

Administration of 5-fluorouracil results in a build-up of _____ in cells

How should loading dose be adjusted in patients with renal or liver disease? _____

_____, tetracyclines, and vitamin A may cause idiopathic intracranial hypertension as an adverse effect.

Which chemotherapeutic drugs are associated with nephrotoxicity, ototoxicity, and peripheral neuropathy?_____

Which single drug is used prophylactically in travelers to prevent malarial infection?_____

Which enzyme is inhibited by mycophenolate mofetil?_____