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87 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 87
Tetracycline indications
Adults: 1,000-2,000 mg PO q6h
Children older than 8 years: 25-50 mg/kg PO q6h
-Rickettsial diseases (Rocky Mountain spotted fever, typhus fever, Q fever
-infections caused by chlamydia trachomatis (trachoma, lymphogranuloma venereum,
urethritis, cervicitis
-brucellosis
-cholera
-pneumonia caused by mycoplasma pneumoniae
-lyme disease
-anthrax
-H. pylori
-Acne
-Periodontal disease
-Do NOT administer w/ calcium supplements, milk products, Iron supplements, magnesium
(contain laxatives), most antacids)
-Avoid prolonged sun exposure
-most common side effect: n/v, diarrhea (take with meals to avoid)
-systemic salicylate toxicity can result when large amounts are used for a prolonged period
-symptoms of toxicity: tinnitus, hyperpnea, and psychological disturbances
-systemic effects can be minimized by avoiding prolonged use of high concentration over
large arease
,Term 2 of 87
What does an increase in CD4 T-cell indicate?
Cd4 t-cell counts are irrelevant to viral load changes
A decrease in cd4 t-cell counts indicates better immune response
An increase in cd4 t-cell indicates a worsening of the viral infection
As viral load decreases, CD4 T-cell counts may rise, indicating some restoration of immune
function
Definition 3 of 87
-can cause QT prolongation and risk for torsades de pointes
-GI effects: n/v, diarrhea ( take with meals to avoid this)
Macrolides - Patient education
Gentamicin - renal adjustments
Budesonide - risks of use in children
Tetracyclines - Prescribing in pregnant patients
Definition 4 of 87
Acute Otitis Media
Dosing for AOM: Amoxicillin 40-45 mg/kg BID
Amoxicillin indications for use
Budesonide - risks of use in children
Monitoring needs for long-term antifungal use
Amoxicillin common doses
,Term 5 of 87
Treatment of chlamydial pneumonia in an infant?
Erythromycin 12.5 mg/kg PO QID x 14 days
Ciprofloxacin 15 mg/kg Iv Qd x 7 days
Azithromycin 10 mg/kg Po Qd x 5 days
Amoxicillin 20 mg/kg Po Bid x 10 days
Term 6 of 87
Tetracycline common dose
Oral Griseofulvin 8-10 weeks or Terbinafine 2-4 weeks
-Rickettsial diseases (Rocky Mountain spotted fever, typhus fever, Q fever
-infections caused by chlamydia trachomatis (trachoma, lymphogranuloma venereum,
urethritis, cervicitis
-brucellosis
-cholera
-pneumonia caused by mycoplasma pneumoniae
-lyme disease
-anthrax
-H. pylori
-Acne
-Periodontal disease
-Do NOT administer w/ calcium supplements, milk products, Iron supplements, magnesium
(contain laxatives), most antacids)
-Avoid prolonged sun exposure
-most common side effect: n/v, diarrhea (take with meals to avoid)
Adults: 1,000-2,000 mg PO q6h
Children older than 8 years: 25-50 mg/kg PO q6h
, Definition 7 of 87
-avoid breastfeeding for 12-24 hours after treatment
-avoid alcohol (disulfiram like reaction)
-recommend concurrent treatment of partner if treating STD
-Avoid in 1st trimester of pregnancy
When to prescribed empiric antibiotics
Metronidazole - patient teaching
Empiric antibiotics - What are they?
Salicylic acid - Patient education
Definition 8 of 87
-Do NOT administer w/ calcium supplements, milk products, Iron supplements, magnesium
(contain laxatives), most antacids)
-Avoid prolonged sun exposure
-most common side effect: n/v, diarrhea (take with meals to avoid)
Salicylic acid - Patient education
Tetracycline common dose
Tetracyclines - patient education
1st line treatment for Mild acne
87 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 87
Tetracycline indications
Adults: 1,000-2,000 mg PO q6h
Children older than 8 years: 25-50 mg/kg PO q6h
-Rickettsial diseases (Rocky Mountain spotted fever, typhus fever, Q fever
-infections caused by chlamydia trachomatis (trachoma, lymphogranuloma venereum,
urethritis, cervicitis
-brucellosis
-cholera
-pneumonia caused by mycoplasma pneumoniae
-lyme disease
-anthrax
-H. pylori
-Acne
-Periodontal disease
-Do NOT administer w/ calcium supplements, milk products, Iron supplements, magnesium
(contain laxatives), most antacids)
-Avoid prolonged sun exposure
-most common side effect: n/v, diarrhea (take with meals to avoid)
-systemic salicylate toxicity can result when large amounts are used for a prolonged period
-symptoms of toxicity: tinnitus, hyperpnea, and psychological disturbances
-systemic effects can be minimized by avoiding prolonged use of high concentration over
large arease
,Term 2 of 87
What does an increase in CD4 T-cell indicate?
Cd4 t-cell counts are irrelevant to viral load changes
A decrease in cd4 t-cell counts indicates better immune response
An increase in cd4 t-cell indicates a worsening of the viral infection
As viral load decreases, CD4 T-cell counts may rise, indicating some restoration of immune
function
Definition 3 of 87
-can cause QT prolongation and risk for torsades de pointes
-GI effects: n/v, diarrhea ( take with meals to avoid this)
Macrolides - Patient education
Gentamicin - renal adjustments
Budesonide - risks of use in children
Tetracyclines - Prescribing in pregnant patients
Definition 4 of 87
Acute Otitis Media
Dosing for AOM: Amoxicillin 40-45 mg/kg BID
Amoxicillin indications for use
Budesonide - risks of use in children
Monitoring needs for long-term antifungal use
Amoxicillin common doses
,Term 5 of 87
Treatment of chlamydial pneumonia in an infant?
Erythromycin 12.5 mg/kg PO QID x 14 days
Ciprofloxacin 15 mg/kg Iv Qd x 7 days
Azithromycin 10 mg/kg Po Qd x 5 days
Amoxicillin 20 mg/kg Po Bid x 10 days
Term 6 of 87
Tetracycline common dose
Oral Griseofulvin 8-10 weeks or Terbinafine 2-4 weeks
-Rickettsial diseases (Rocky Mountain spotted fever, typhus fever, Q fever
-infections caused by chlamydia trachomatis (trachoma, lymphogranuloma venereum,
urethritis, cervicitis
-brucellosis
-cholera
-pneumonia caused by mycoplasma pneumoniae
-lyme disease
-anthrax
-H. pylori
-Acne
-Periodontal disease
-Do NOT administer w/ calcium supplements, milk products, Iron supplements, magnesium
(contain laxatives), most antacids)
-Avoid prolonged sun exposure
-most common side effect: n/v, diarrhea (take with meals to avoid)
Adults: 1,000-2,000 mg PO q6h
Children older than 8 years: 25-50 mg/kg PO q6h
, Definition 7 of 87
-avoid breastfeeding for 12-24 hours after treatment
-avoid alcohol (disulfiram like reaction)
-recommend concurrent treatment of partner if treating STD
-Avoid in 1st trimester of pregnancy
When to prescribed empiric antibiotics
Metronidazole - patient teaching
Empiric antibiotics - What are they?
Salicylic acid - Patient education
Definition 8 of 87
-Do NOT administer w/ calcium supplements, milk products, Iron supplements, magnesium
(contain laxatives), most antacids)
-Avoid prolonged sun exposure
-most common side effect: n/v, diarrhea (take with meals to avoid)
Salicylic acid - Patient education
Tetracycline common dose
Tetracyclines - patient education
1st line treatment for Mild acne
