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PC 707 – 100 Exam Questions on Antibiotics, Resistance, UTIs, STIs & Antifungals

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This document contains 100 carefully curated questions and answers for PC 707 – Clinical Pharmacology, offering a comprehensive review of infectious disease pharmacotherapy, with a strong emphasis on antibiotic selection, antimicrobial resistance, urinary tract infections (UTIs), sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and antifungal treatments. The questions are designed around clinical case scenarios to promote critical thinking and practical application of prescribing principles. Key topics include mechanisms of action of major antibiotic classes (beta-lactams, macrolides, tetracyclines, fluoroquinolones, sulfonamides), first-line treatments for common bacterial infections, considerations for pregnancy and pediatrics, and the rationale behind culture-based therapy. The document also covers guidelines for treating bacterial vaginosis, candidiasis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and resistant pathogens (e.g., MRSA). It addresses adverse effects, drug-drug interactions, narrow vs. broad-spectrum strategies, and antimicrobial stewardship principles. This resource is tailored for students preparing for exams and clinical practice, supporting deep understanding of infection management in both outpatient and primary care settings. Suitable for: Nurse Practitioner students enrolled in PC 707 or equivalent pharmacology courses DNP, MSN, and PA students in family practice, internal medicine, or women’s health Students studying for national board certifications (AANP, ANCC, PANCE) Clinicians seeking structured review of infectious disease pharmacology Keywords: antibiotics, antimicrobial resistance, UTI treatment, STI pharmacology, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, bacterial vaginosis, candidiasis, antifungals, MRSA, macrolides, beta-lactams, tetracyclines, fluoroquinolones, sulfonamides, nitrofurantoin, metronidazole, azithromycin, prescribing in pregnancy, pediatric antibiotics, broad-spectrum vs narrow-spectrum, culture and sensitivity, pharmacology exam prep

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What class of medication can cause tooth discoloration, deposits on bones,

and bone growth restriction? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Tetracycline antibiotics


What are the risks to a postpartum mother and newborn if the mother is an

ultra-rapid metabolizer taking codeine? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔opioid toxicity




*in ultrarapid metabolizers, there may be an increase in morphine from

codeine, resulting in opioid toxicity.

Combined oral contraceptives increase blood levels of

_____________________, _____________________, _______________,

and ________________. - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔theophylline

,valium

TCA's

Lithium

Grapefruit juice is a CYP450 ____________, and leads to

______________ pharmacologic effect of drugs. - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔inhibitor


increased

What electrolyte do you need to monitor while a patient is taking

Drospirenone (COC)? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Potassium




It also interacts with other K+ sparing drugs, causing hyperkalemia (ACEi,

ARBs, K+ sparin diuretics, NSAIDs)


Iron supplementation is contraindicated in whom? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔children

<6 years




overdose is fatal

What are the risks to a pregnant woman who takes an NSAID? (2 listed) - 🧠

ANSWER ✔✔Hypertension

,bleeding at delivery

What are the risks to a fetus if the mother takes an NSAID? (2 listed) - 🧠

ANSWER ✔✔premature closure of DA


may cause GI bleeds

Probiotic use is contraindicated in whom? - 🧠 ANSWER

✔✔immunocompromised individuals


What fatal rhythm is the risk when taking a medication that causes a QT

prolongation? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔torsades


T/F: A 30-year old woman with hyperlipidemia can safely continue to take

her statin when pregnant. - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔False




*Statins are teratogenic in pregnancy

Excessive intake of what vitamin is teratogenic in pregnancy? - 🧠 ANSWER

✔✔Vitamin A/Retinoic Acid


What is the black box warning for fluoroquinolones? - 🧠 ANSWER

✔✔tendon rupture



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, fluoroquinolones should not be prescribed for patients with peripheral

atherosclerotic vascular disease, HTN, Marfan's syndrome and the elderly

d/t the increased risk of what? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔aortic aneurysm


Clarithromycin (Biaxin) should not be taken with what two HMG-CoA

reductase inhibitors (statins)? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔lovastatin


simvastatin

Live vaccines are contraindicated in ___________, children <______ years

old, and _____________________ individuals. - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔pregnancy


children <12 years old

immunocompromised

Clients at high risk for low B6 (HIV, DM, RF, Alcoholics, pregnant/lactating

women) should take supplemental vitamin B6 when taking what drug? - 🧠

ANSWER ✔✔Isoniazid (INH)




* also need backup contraceptive while using INH

When taking Isoniazid (INH), patients at risk of what vitamin deficiency

should supplement with it? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔B6

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