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NAPLEX ANTIBIOTICS BRAND
NEW OFFICIAL QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS.
Warning for Relenza? - correct answer -bronchospasm risk (don't
use with any breathing problems)
What is main difference between HSV-1 and HSV-2? - correct
answer -HSV-1: oropharyngeal disease
HSV-2: genital disease
Brand name for acyclovir? - correct answer -Zovirax
Brand name for the shingles vaccine? - correct answer -Zostavax
Treatment options for west nile virus? - correct answer -acyclovir
(Zovirax)
Valacyclovir (Valtrex)
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*best treatment is prevention
Important counseling point for all B-lactams? - correct answer -
potential to cause rash
Should amoxicillin be refrigerated? - correct answer -YES (and
Augmentin)
What condition should quinolones be avoided in? - correct answer
-seizure history
What can levaquin do to INR? - correct answer -increase it
What can levaquin do to blood sugar if used with other DM meds?
- correct answer -decrease it
Brand name for doxycycline? - correct answer -Doryx
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Can cause photosensitivity
Drink plenty of fluids while taking
Take 2 hours before or 4 hours after antacids, vitamins, mg, ca
Erythromycin (EES) - correct answer -chew the tablet thoroughly
before swallowing
Can take with food or milk for nausea
Fluconazole (Diflucan)
Ketoconazole (Nizoral)
Itraconazole (Sporanox) - correct answer -if taken longer than 1
dose (vaginal fungal infection), counsel on possible hepatotoxicity
or serious skin rashes
Contact Dr. For dark colored urine, pale stools, fatigue, rash
Lower dose for kidney disease
Keta/itra: no antacids, ppis, or h2ras with use
Clindamycin (Cleocin) - correct answer -can cause C. Diff
associated diarrhea
Take with a full glass of water
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Metronidazole (Flagyl) - correct answer -SE: nausea, HA, loss of
appetite
DO NOT use alcohol while taking
Take with food or milk to avoid stomach upset
Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) - correct answer --treatment should begin
within two days of flu symptoms
-dose: 75 mg BID x 5 days
-SE: nausea - can take with milk or food
-can cause rash
-watch for signs of confusion and abnormal behavior
-doesn't replace flu vaccine
Nitrofurantoin (Macrobid, Macrodantin) - correct answer --may
cuase brown/dark yellow urine (harmless)
-notify dr. Of vision changes, eye pain, mood changes
-rarely can cause serious lung problems
-rarely can cause C. Diff diarrhea
NAPLEX ANTIBIOTICS BRAND
NEW OFFICIAL QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS.
Warning for Relenza? - correct answer -bronchospasm risk (don't
use with any breathing problems)
What is main difference between HSV-1 and HSV-2? - correct
answer -HSV-1: oropharyngeal disease
HSV-2: genital disease
Brand name for acyclovir? - correct answer -Zovirax
Brand name for the shingles vaccine? - correct answer -Zostavax
Treatment options for west nile virus? - correct answer -acyclovir
(Zovirax)
Valacyclovir (Valtrex)
, Page | 2
*best treatment is prevention
Important counseling point for all B-lactams? - correct answer -
potential to cause rash
Should amoxicillin be refrigerated? - correct answer -YES (and
Augmentin)
What condition should quinolones be avoided in? - correct answer
-seizure history
What can levaquin do to INR? - correct answer -increase it
What can levaquin do to blood sugar if used with other DM meds?
- correct answer -decrease it
Brand name for doxycycline? - correct answer -Doryx
, Page | 3
Can cause photosensitivity
Drink plenty of fluids while taking
Take 2 hours before or 4 hours after antacids, vitamins, mg, ca
Erythromycin (EES) - correct answer -chew the tablet thoroughly
before swallowing
Can take with food or milk for nausea
Fluconazole (Diflucan)
Ketoconazole (Nizoral)
Itraconazole (Sporanox) - correct answer -if taken longer than 1
dose (vaginal fungal infection), counsel on possible hepatotoxicity
or serious skin rashes
Contact Dr. For dark colored urine, pale stools, fatigue, rash
Lower dose for kidney disease
Keta/itra: no antacids, ppis, or h2ras with use
Clindamycin (Cleocin) - correct answer -can cause C. Diff
associated diarrhea
Take with a full glass of water
, Page | 4
Metronidazole (Flagyl) - correct answer -SE: nausea, HA, loss of
appetite
DO NOT use alcohol while taking
Take with food or milk to avoid stomach upset
Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) - correct answer --treatment should begin
within two days of flu symptoms
-dose: 75 mg BID x 5 days
-SE: nausea - can take with milk or food
-can cause rash
-watch for signs of confusion and abnormal behavior
-doesn't replace flu vaccine
Nitrofurantoin (Macrobid, Macrodantin) - correct answer --may
cuase brown/dark yellow urine (harmless)
-notify dr. Of vision changes, eye pain, mood changes
-rarely can cause serious lung problems
-rarely can cause C. Diff diarrhea
