NURS 502
Final – Explained Solutions Included
What is the #1 pathogen in UTIs? - e.coli
nitrofurantoin, bactrim, fosfomycin - first line treatments for uncomplicated UTIs
fluorquinolines (cipro, levo), beta-lactams (amox/clav, cefpodoximr, cefdinir, cefaclor) - 2nd
line treatments for uncomplicated UTIs
fluoroquinolones (cipro, levo), bactrim, beta-lactams - treatment for uncomplicated
pyelonephritis
fluoroquinolones (cipro, levo), aminoglycosides (gent), beta-lactams (ceftriaxone, cefepime,
zosyn, carbapenem) - treatment for complicated pyelonephritis
fluoroquinolones and bactram, at least for 4 weeks - treatment for prostatitis
carbamezepine, lamotrigine, levetiracetam, oxcarbazepine, valproic acid, topiramate - first
line option for partial seizures
ethosuximide, lamotrigine, valproic acid - first line options for absence seizures
topiramate, lamotrigine, carbamezepine, oxcarbazepine, valproic acid - first line option for
primary generalized (tonic-clonic) seizures
AED that is on the BEERs list - phenobarbital
Which AED follows Michaelis-Menten kinetics? - phenytoin
,You need to adjust the total drug levels for albumin with this AED - phenytoin
earliest side effect of phenytoin toxicity - nystagmus
first line option for primary generalized and partial seizures - phenytoin
ONLY indicated for absence seizures - ethosuximide
AED that undergoes auto-induction - carbamazepine
AED that requires dose adjustment based on CrCl - gabapentin
AED that has a BBW for a life-threatening rash - lamotrigine
levels of this AED are decreased by oral contraceptives - lamotrigine
AED that has no drug interactions but can cause behavioral changes - levetiracetam
AED contraindicated in sulfonamide allergy - zonisamide
AED indicated for children with Lennox-Gestaut syndrome - rufinamide (banzel)
AEDs on the REMS program for vision loss - vigabatrin (sabril) and ezogabine (potiga)
withdrawal may occur with abrupt discontinuation of this AED - clobazam (onfi)
, What do pregnant women on AEDs also need to be supplemented with? - folic acid
first line therapy for migraines - tylenol or NSAIDs
used for moderate to severe migraine attacks - ergot derivatives
Do not use these drugs within 24 hours of receiving a triptan - ergot derivatives
First line for mild to severe migraines and rescue therapy when other meds fail - serotonin
agonists (triptans)
most widely used for migraine prophylaxis - beta blockers
NNRTI, PI, or Int + 2 NRTIs - HIV treatment preferred for most patients
What drugs are not recommended in initial HIV anti-retroviral therapy? - fusion inhibitors and
CCR5 antagonists
Which HIV drug should be avoided with PPIs? - atazanavir
Fluticasone should be avoided with which HIV drug? - Norvir
Which HIV drug do you need to watch kidney function with? - Tenofivir
A hypersensitivity test needs to be performed with which HIV drug? - abacavir (ziagen)
Final – Explained Solutions Included
What is the #1 pathogen in UTIs? - e.coli
nitrofurantoin, bactrim, fosfomycin - first line treatments for uncomplicated UTIs
fluorquinolines (cipro, levo), beta-lactams (amox/clav, cefpodoximr, cefdinir, cefaclor) - 2nd
line treatments for uncomplicated UTIs
fluoroquinolones (cipro, levo), bactrim, beta-lactams - treatment for uncomplicated
pyelonephritis
fluoroquinolones (cipro, levo), aminoglycosides (gent), beta-lactams (ceftriaxone, cefepime,
zosyn, carbapenem) - treatment for complicated pyelonephritis
fluoroquinolones and bactram, at least for 4 weeks - treatment for prostatitis
carbamezepine, lamotrigine, levetiracetam, oxcarbazepine, valproic acid, topiramate - first
line option for partial seizures
ethosuximide, lamotrigine, valproic acid - first line options for absence seizures
topiramate, lamotrigine, carbamezepine, oxcarbazepine, valproic acid - first line option for
primary generalized (tonic-clonic) seizures
AED that is on the BEERs list - phenobarbital
Which AED follows Michaelis-Menten kinetics? - phenytoin
,You need to adjust the total drug levels for albumin with this AED - phenytoin
earliest side effect of phenytoin toxicity - nystagmus
first line option for primary generalized and partial seizures - phenytoin
ONLY indicated for absence seizures - ethosuximide
AED that undergoes auto-induction - carbamazepine
AED that requires dose adjustment based on CrCl - gabapentin
AED that has a BBW for a life-threatening rash - lamotrigine
levels of this AED are decreased by oral contraceptives - lamotrigine
AED that has no drug interactions but can cause behavioral changes - levetiracetam
AED contraindicated in sulfonamide allergy - zonisamide
AED indicated for children with Lennox-Gestaut syndrome - rufinamide (banzel)
AEDs on the REMS program for vision loss - vigabatrin (sabril) and ezogabine (potiga)
withdrawal may occur with abrupt discontinuation of this AED - clobazam (onfi)
, What do pregnant women on AEDs also need to be supplemented with? - folic acid
first line therapy for migraines - tylenol or NSAIDs
used for moderate to severe migraine attacks - ergot derivatives
Do not use these drugs within 24 hours of receiving a triptan - ergot derivatives
First line for mild to severe migraines and rescue therapy when other meds fail - serotonin
agonists (triptans)
most widely used for migraine prophylaxis - beta blockers
NNRTI, PI, or Int + 2 NRTIs - HIV treatment preferred for most patients
What drugs are not recommended in initial HIV anti-retroviral therapy? - fusion inhibitors and
CCR5 antagonists
Which HIV drug should be avoided with PPIs? - atazanavir
Fluticasone should be avoided with which HIV drug? - Norvir
Which HIV drug do you need to watch kidney function with? - Tenofivir
A hypersensitivity test needs to be performed with which HIV drug? - abacavir (ziagen)
