CCTN Meds Exam Questions with Correct Solutions
Interactions:
-increase voriconazole levels
-decrease cellcept levels
Cefazolin (a cephalosporin)
What's it used for?
SE?
Interaction? - ANSWER -bacteriacidal
-prophylaxis surgical site infections
-treats gram positive/negative
SE:
-joint pain
-rash
-colitis
-HA
Interaction:
-decrease efficacy of cellcept
Acyclovir
What's it used for?
SE?
,Interaction? - ANSWER -active invitro against HSV 1 and 2, Varicella, EBV, CMV, Herpes
-used to tx: HSV Herpes, Shingles, Varicella
SE:
-nephrotoxicity
-increased LFT
-HA
Valacyclovir
What's it used for?
SE?
Interaction? - ANSWER -cold sores
-shingles
-genital herpes
SE:
-nephrotoxicity
-increased LFT
-HA
-GI sx
Gancyclovir (cytovene)
What's it used for?
SE?
, Interaction? - ANSWER -treats CMV disease
-give with food
SE:
-nephrotoxicity
-increased LFT
-neurotoxicity
-GI upset
-F/chills
-phlebitis
-pruritis
Valgancyclovir (valcyte)
What's it used for?
SE?
Interaction? - ANSWER -converted to ganciclovir in body
-invitro exposure
-treats CMV
-give with food
SE:
-nephrotoxicity (may need to adjust dose_
Famciclovir (Famvir)
What's it used for?
Interactions:
-increase voriconazole levels
-decrease cellcept levels
Cefazolin (a cephalosporin)
What's it used for?
SE?
Interaction? - ANSWER -bacteriacidal
-prophylaxis surgical site infections
-treats gram positive/negative
SE:
-joint pain
-rash
-colitis
-HA
Interaction:
-decrease efficacy of cellcept
Acyclovir
What's it used for?
SE?
,Interaction? - ANSWER -active invitro against HSV 1 and 2, Varicella, EBV, CMV, Herpes
-used to tx: HSV Herpes, Shingles, Varicella
SE:
-nephrotoxicity
-increased LFT
-HA
Valacyclovir
What's it used for?
SE?
Interaction? - ANSWER -cold sores
-shingles
-genital herpes
SE:
-nephrotoxicity
-increased LFT
-HA
-GI sx
Gancyclovir (cytovene)
What's it used for?
SE?
, Interaction? - ANSWER -treats CMV disease
-give with food
SE:
-nephrotoxicity
-increased LFT
-neurotoxicity
-GI upset
-F/chills
-phlebitis
-pruritis
Valgancyclovir (valcyte)
What's it used for?
SE?
Interaction? - ANSWER -converted to ganciclovir in body
-invitro exposure
-treats CMV
-give with food
SE:
-nephrotoxicity (may need to adjust dose_
Famciclovir (Famvir)
What's it used for?