Guide Questions With Answers
\.Acyclovir - Answer-Used for herpes Epstein-Barr and CMV
\.Alteplase - Answer-Binds only to fibrin
\.Aminoglycosides - Answer-Gent, nebcin, cause nephro and ototoxicity
\.Aminopenicillins - Answer-Inactive to penicillinase producing bacteria Omnipen or
ampicillin is the most unstable D5= 4 hours NS =8 hours
\.Amphotericin B - Answer-Must use a one micron filter a 1 mg Test dose should be
given. it is light-sensitive it causes flulike symptoms antihistamines and antiemetics prior
admin. it is a 4 to 6 hour infusion rigors, fever
\.Atropine - Answer-Anticholinergic monitor for postural hypotension
\.Bactrim - Answer-It is a sulfonamide combination drug used for urinary tract infections
and Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia can cause renal tubular crystallization and anemia
give over 60 to 90 minutes
\.Bicarb - Answer-treatment for metabolic acidosis barbiturate overdose rate should not
exceed 50 mEq per hour careful with extravasation
\.Carbapenems - Answer-PRimaxin, ertapenem Report decreased urine output
\.Caspofungin - Answer-Aspergillosis, invasive candidiasis, give loading dose, then
alone over 60 mins
\.Chloramphenicol - Answer-Rocky Mountain spotted fever and typhoid side effects
optic neuritis Gray syndrome and anemia
\.Cipro - Answer-Bacteriocidal part of the quinolone family, caution with CNS
disturbances give hydration to avoid crystal urea
\.Clindamycin - Answer-Rapid infusion can cause cardiac arrest and severe diarrhea
can cause fatal colitis