Antimicrobials US Medical PG Flashcards - Medical Study Cards
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Antimicrobials Flashcard Deck - 10 Cards
Flashcard 261: The suffix _____ is associated with the Carbapenem class of antimicrobials
Answer: -penem
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Flashcard 262: Which of the topoisomerase inhibitors are associated with severe diarrhea?
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Answer: irinotecan, topotecan
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Flashcard 263: Erlotinib therapy is associated with _____ and diarrhea (adverse effects)
Answer: acneiform skin rash
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Flashcard 264: Which of the vinca alkaloids is more commonly associated with areflexia and peripheral neuritis?
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Answer: Vincristine
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Flashcard 265: Drugs that act on microtubules may be remembered with the mnemonic "Microtubules Get Constructed Very Poorly":
M: _____
G: Griseofulvin (antifungal)
C: Colchicine (antigout)
V: Vincristine/Vinblastine (anticancer)
P: Paclitaxel (anticancer)
Answer: Mebendazole (antihelminthic)
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Flashcard 266: _____ inhibits the enzyme acetaldehyde dehydrogenase
Answer: Disulfiram
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Disulfiram inhibits aldehyde dehydrogenase and is used as an aversive agent that discourages drinking by causing an unpleasant physiologic reaction when alcohol is consumed. Candidates for disulfiram must be abstinent and highly motivated.
Flashcard 267: Which alkylating agent is used to treat both hematologic malignancies (leukemia, lymphoma) and solid tumors?
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Answer: Cyclophosphamide
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Flashcard 268: Alkylating agents donate a(n) _____ group that _____ DNA, resulting in cell apoptosis
Answer: alkyl
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Flashcard 269: Which chemotherapeutic drug is first-line in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis?
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Answer: Methotrexate
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Flashcard 270: Strongyloides stercoralis is treated with _____ or ivermectin
Answer: albendazole
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