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7.1 Study Guide
1.
What vitamin will decrease peripheral neuropathy?
a.
B
i.
B1, B6, B12
2.
What lab values should be assessed when administering valacyclovir?
a.
Renal fx: BUN and creatinine should be assessed.
b.
Valacyclovir is metabolized in the kidneys.
3.
When should oseltamivir phosphate be prescribed?
a.
Within 48 hours of exposure to Influenza A
4.
For what is rifampin prescribed?
a.
Tuberculosis, leprosy, legionella, and meningococcal prophylaxis when
exposed.
5.
What are the adverse effects of isoniazid (INH)?
a.
elevated
LFTs, hepatitis, and neuropathy in extremities.
6.
When is prophylactic oseltamivir recommended?
a.
For high-risk patients who are immunocompromised with diseases such as
HIV and cancer.
7.
When prescribing ketoconazole, how should it be administered?
a.
Topically or orally (less common)
b.
For oral - mix with soda (increases pH in the stomach)
8.
What is hypochlorhydria?
a.
Characterized by abnormally decreased stomach acid production, which
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affects the metabolism of medications
9.
What lab values should be monitored when administering antifungal agents?
a.
LFTs, CMP, and Renal function
b.
Serum drug levels (if concerned)
10. What antifungal medications can be used topically to treat fungal infections?
a.
miconazole,
terbinafine, clotrimazole, fluconazole, and econazole
11. What are the main side effects of ethambutol?
a.
Optic neuritis – may cause loss of red and green vision
b.
HA, upset stomach, dizziness
12. What medication is used to treat scabies?
a.
Elimite 5% cream, Lindane 1% lotion, or Crotamiton (Eurax) lotion cream
13. What are the side effects of rifampin?
a.
Red-orange discoloration of urine
Davis McClendon
Oct. 14 2023
Adv. Pharmacology
Reference
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