Pharm Exam 6, Set 2: Antifungal, Antiviral Drugs
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Which antifungal is used to treat severe systemic infections? | Amphotericin B (Fungizone) |
| Which antifungal is an azole used to treat Candida albicans infections? | Fluconazole (Diflucan) [flu-con-i-zole] |
| Which antifungal can cause a "shake-n-bake" (rigors and fever) infusion phenomenon? | Amphotericin B (Fungizone) |
| Which two anti-virals prevent viral cell penetration? | Amantadine and oseltamivir (Tamiflu) |
| Which medication is a non-HIV reverse transcriptase inhibitor? | Acyclovir (Zovirax) |
| What are the four types of protozoal infections covered in the lecture? | Malaria, Dysentery, Toxoplasmosis, Trichomoniasis [tric-con-uh-my-uh-sis] |
| What medication can be used to treat dysentery? | Tetracyclines |
| What medication is used to treat trichomoniasis? | Metronidazole |
| Which antihelminthic's mechanism of action is to paralyze the parasite? | Ivermectin |
| Which antihelminthic's mechanism of action is to inhibit parasite metabolism? | Mebendazole (Vermox) |
| Which medications are used to treat eczema? | Systemic and topical corticosteroids |
| What are some contraindications to the use of topical steroids? | Bacteria or fungal infections |
| Which types of medication can exacerbate psoriasis? | Beta blockers, Lithium, and Anti-Malarials (BLAM) |
| What treatments are available for psoriasis? | Systemic,Topical medications and UV Light |
| Which medication is an example of a vitamin A analogue used for psoriasis? | Acitretin [ass-ih-tret-in] |
| Which medication is an example of a vitamin D analogue used for psoriasis? | Tar Treatments |
| What is the mechanism of action of scabicides and pediculocides? | It's absorbed by mites and lice, causing seizures and death |
| Which medication is an example of a keratolytic? | Salicylic acid [sall-ih-sill-ick] |
| Which type of drug is considered first choice in the treatment of chronic open-angle glaucoma? | Beta-Adrenergic Blockers |
| What is the mechanism of action of Beta-Adrenergic Blockers? | Decreases the formation of aqueous humor |
| What is an example beta blocking drug used to treat chronic open-angle glaucoma? | Timolol (Tim optic), levobunolol |
| Which medication is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor ophthalmic preparation used for chronic open-angle glaucoma? | Dorzolamide, Trusopt |
| What is the mechanism of action of carbonic anhydrase inhibitors in the treatment of glaucoma? | Decreases the formation of aqueous humor |
| When are osmotic diuretics employed in the treatment of glaucoma? | When patients need eye surgery |
| What is the mechanism of action of sympathomimetic agents in the treatment of glaucoma? | Decreases the formation of aqueous humor and increases its outflow |
| How do prostaglandin analogues work in the treatment of glaucoma? | Increases aqueous humor outflow |
| Which ophthalmic preparation is a prostaglandin analogue? | Travoprost (Travatan) |
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