Advanced Pharmacology for Care of the
Family Questions & Answers {Grade A}
100% Correct – Chamberlain
What does candidiasis mean? - Correct answer yeast
What does aspergillosis mean? - Correct answer mold or fungus
Amphotericin B is what type of antibiotic? - Correct answer broad spectrum
What is the black box warning for Amphotericin B? - Correct answer Use in life
threatening infections only
How is Amphotericin administered? - Correct answer IV only
What is recommended before using Amphotericin B? - Correct answer Test dose
What are infusion reactions for Amphotericin B? - Correct answer Fever, chills, nausea
, What do we use to premedicate before the use of Amphotericin B? - Correct answer
Acetaminophen plus diphenhydramine
What is common with infusions when using Amphotericin B? - Correct answer
Phlebitis
How is Amphotericin B used? - Correct answer Life threatening situations
daily or every other day for 6-8 weeks
What type of antibiotics are "Azoles"? - Correct answer Broad spectrum anifungals
What does the medication class "Azoles" inhibit? - Correct answer CYP450
How are the medication class of "Azoles" given - Correct answer IV or PO
What is the black box warning for Ketoconazole? - Correct answer rare fatal hepatic
necrosis. Contraindicated with drugs that prolong QT interval