Antimicrobials — Flashcards

Treatment of cystic fibrosis includes aerosolized _____, which hydrolyzes DNA in mucus causing decreased viscosity

Which type of anemia can result from cytarabine use?_____

Hydroxyurea is useful in the treatment of sickle cell anemia because it increases levels of _____

Which antitumor monoclonal antibody is used to treat SCC of the head and neck?_____

What drug is used in the management of hyperuricemia in Lesch-Nyhan syndrome?_____

Commonly associated drugs with DRESS syndrome include _____, carbamazepine, allopurinol, sulfonamides

_____ inhibits the enzyme dihydroorotate dehydrogenase, which normally catalyzes the formation of orotic acid from carbamoyl phosphate and aspartate (pyrimidine synthesis)

Hydroxyurea is indicated for use in _____ disorders (CML, polycythemia vera, etc)

Patients taking hydroxyurea can develop a _____ anemia

Patients who are slow _____ have increased side effects from certain drugs due to decreased rate of metabolism