WGU D398 Introduction to
Pharmacology Questions And
Verified Answers
Antibiotics Answers treat bacterial infections
Bactericidal Answers kills bacteria
Bacteriostatic Answers stops growth of bacteria
Regimen Answers medication schedule/dose
Immunocompromised Answers weakened immune system
Penicillins and Cephalosporins Answers Examples: Amoxicillin, Piperacillin;
Uses: UTIs, pneumonia, skin infection, ear infection; Cautions: nausea,
vomiting, diarrhea; allergic reaction
Macrolides Answers Examples: Azithromycin (Z-Pak), Clarithromycin,
Erythromycin; Uses: respiratory infections, ear infections, STIs (chlamydia);
Side Effects: mild; nausea, diarrhea, rare rashes
Fluoroquinolones Answers Examples: Ciprofloxacin, Levofloxacin,
Moxifloxacin; Uses: UTIs, lower respiratory infections, bone/joint infections,
gonorrhea; Side Effects - Mild: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain,
headache, dizziness, irritability, anxiety; Side Effects - Serious: seizures,
severe sunburn (photosensitivity), cartilage/tendon damage, dehydration
Aminoglycosides Answers Examples: Gentamicin, Amikacin; Uses:
endocarditis, serious respiratory infections, gastrointestinal infections; Side
Effects: kidney damage, respiratory paralysis; can be toxic in high doses
Tetracyclines Answers Examples: Tetracycline, Doxycycline; Cautions:
photosensitivity, discoloration of young teeth, renal and liver damage
, Carbapenems Answers Examples: Imipenem, Meropenem; Uses:
immunocompromised patients, complex infections
Clindamycin Answers Uses: AIDS pneumonia (pneumocystis jirovecii),
prophylactic for dental procedures, alternative for pts with penicillin
allergies
Metronidazole Answers Uses: acne, bacterial vaginosis, STI trichomonas;
Side Effects: discolored urine; contraindicated with alcohol use
Vancomycin Answers Uses: C. diff (given orally); endocarditis (IV)
Antivirals Answers stops virus's replication/development
Lesion Answers injury or wound
Protocol Answers procedures for use of medication(s)
Acyclovir Answers Uses: herpes simplex, zoster (shingles), varicella zoster
(chicken pox); topical use for lesions/recurring infections
Tamiflu and Relenza Answers Uses: influenza treatment; Side Effects:
nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
Ribavirin Answers Uses: RSV treatment; not used during
pregnancy/breastfeeding
Antifungals Answers antimycotic; kill fungal cells
Fluconazole Answers Uses: vaginal candidiasis; Side Effects: nausea,
vomiting, diarrhea
Nystatin Answers Uses: oral thrush
Chemotherapy Answers chemicals with toxic effects on disease-producing
organisms
Palliative Answers alleviation of symptoms; comfort; does not treat/cure
Cytotoxic Answers destroys cells
Antimetabolites Answers drugs used to kill cells
Proliferating Answers rapid reproduction
Remission Answers disappearance/decrease in symptoms/signs of cancer
Pharmacology Questions And
Verified Answers
Antibiotics Answers treat bacterial infections
Bactericidal Answers kills bacteria
Bacteriostatic Answers stops growth of bacteria
Regimen Answers medication schedule/dose
Immunocompromised Answers weakened immune system
Penicillins and Cephalosporins Answers Examples: Amoxicillin, Piperacillin;
Uses: UTIs, pneumonia, skin infection, ear infection; Cautions: nausea,
vomiting, diarrhea; allergic reaction
Macrolides Answers Examples: Azithromycin (Z-Pak), Clarithromycin,
Erythromycin; Uses: respiratory infections, ear infections, STIs (chlamydia);
Side Effects: mild; nausea, diarrhea, rare rashes
Fluoroquinolones Answers Examples: Ciprofloxacin, Levofloxacin,
Moxifloxacin; Uses: UTIs, lower respiratory infections, bone/joint infections,
gonorrhea; Side Effects - Mild: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain,
headache, dizziness, irritability, anxiety; Side Effects - Serious: seizures,
severe sunburn (photosensitivity), cartilage/tendon damage, dehydration
Aminoglycosides Answers Examples: Gentamicin, Amikacin; Uses:
endocarditis, serious respiratory infections, gastrointestinal infections; Side
Effects: kidney damage, respiratory paralysis; can be toxic in high doses
Tetracyclines Answers Examples: Tetracycline, Doxycycline; Cautions:
photosensitivity, discoloration of young teeth, renal and liver damage
, Carbapenems Answers Examples: Imipenem, Meropenem; Uses:
immunocompromised patients, complex infections
Clindamycin Answers Uses: AIDS pneumonia (pneumocystis jirovecii),
prophylactic for dental procedures, alternative for pts with penicillin
allergies
Metronidazole Answers Uses: acne, bacterial vaginosis, STI trichomonas;
Side Effects: discolored urine; contraindicated with alcohol use
Vancomycin Answers Uses: C. diff (given orally); endocarditis (IV)
Antivirals Answers stops virus's replication/development
Lesion Answers injury or wound
Protocol Answers procedures for use of medication(s)
Acyclovir Answers Uses: herpes simplex, zoster (shingles), varicella zoster
(chicken pox); topical use for lesions/recurring infections
Tamiflu and Relenza Answers Uses: influenza treatment; Side Effects:
nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
Ribavirin Answers Uses: RSV treatment; not used during
pregnancy/breastfeeding
Antifungals Answers antimycotic; kill fungal cells
Fluconazole Answers Uses: vaginal candidiasis; Side Effects: nausea,
vomiting, diarrhea
Nystatin Answers Uses: oral thrush
Chemotherapy Answers chemicals with toxic effects on disease-producing
organisms
Palliative Answers alleviation of symptoms; comfort; does not treat/cure
Cytotoxic Answers destroys cells
Antimetabolites Answers drugs used to kill cells
Proliferating Answers rapid reproduction
Remission Answers disappearance/decrease in symptoms/signs of cancer
