1
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Name the 3 major side effects a/w vancomycin.
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- Red man syndrome - Nephrotoxicity - Ototoxicity
2
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Metronidazole is mainly used against what class of microbe?
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Anaerobes
3
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What is the name of the carboxypenicillin?
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Ticarcillin (not avail.)
4
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Which AGs are effective against mycobacterial infections?
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- Amikacin - Streptomycin
5
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What is unique about the pharmacology of linezolid?
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100% bioavailable
6
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Which gens of cephalosporins are used for surgical prophylaxis?
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1st and 2nd (2nd for more intense surgeries?)
7
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How are macrolides used to treat MAC (mycobacterium avium complex)? I hope to god this doesn’t come up
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- Azithromycin for prophylaxis - Clarithromycin/ Azithromycin for tx
8
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How is clindamycin administrated? What is the % absorption?
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IV, PO (90% absorption, can switch b/w IV and PO)
9
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What are the clinical uses of clindamycin?
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- Anaerobic Infections OUTSIDE of the CNS: Pulmonary, intraabdominal, pelvic, diabetic foot and decubitus ulcer infections - Skin & Soft Tissue Infections: Good option for PCN-allergic patients and infections due to CA-MRSA - Alternative therapy: C. perfringens, PCP, Toxoplasmosis, malaria, bacterial vaginosis
10
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What is the target organism for cipro and levo when targeting gram-negative aerobes?
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa (NOT moxi)
11
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What is another name for Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX)? - How is the spectrum of activity/resistance affected when the drugs are combined?
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Bactrim - Broader spectrum, decreased resistance
12
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*Name the main target organisms of natural penicillins.
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- Penicillin-susceptible S. pneumoniae - infections due to other streptococci - Neisseria meningitidis - Syphilis - Clostridium perfringens + tetani
13
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Which FQ has good CSF penetration?
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Moxifloxacin
14
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How does the activity of tobramycin differ from gentamycin?
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Slightly weaker gram-neg activity but more effective against pseudomonas.
15
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Explain the target organisms (only) of the broad-spectrum antibiotic TMP-SMX (Bactrim).
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gram-pos: *staph aureus (MRSA, CA-MRSA) Gram-neg: - Stenotrophomonas maltophilia. Other: - Pneumocystis carinii. Plus many more (broad spectrum)
16
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What are the relative levels of activity for the 3 macrolides against gram-negative aerobes?
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ACE Azithro > Clarithro > Erythro (CEA for gram-pos)
17
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What bacterium do macrolides importantly NOT have activity against?
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Enterobacteriacea (gram-neg aerobe class)
18
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What are the 3 macrolides we should know?
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- Azithromycin - Clarithromycin - Erythromycin
19
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What group of organisms is vancomycin capable of killing? (name the class and the 5 major targets)
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Gram-pos ONLY - *MRSA, *MSSA, *coag-negative staph, *PRSP, *c-dif (clostridium spp.) - Also targets other strep pneumoniae, viridians strep, group strep, enterococcus, corynebacterium, bacillus, listeria, actinomyces, clostridium spp., peptococcus, peptostreptococcus.
20
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What 2 drugs are contained in Timentin?
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Ticarcillin-clavulanate
21
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Which FQ(s) are useful against sinusitis/bronchitis?
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All
22
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Which of the 4 penicillinase-resistant penicillins can be given orally?
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Dicloxacillin
23
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What are the 3 key concepts to consider regarding infection when considering antibiotic tx?
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- Severity - Site - Organism
24
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Does tigecyclin have a more or less broad spectrum of activity vs. tetracyclins? Which organism is tigecyline notably not active against?
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- Broader * Pseudomonas
25
Name the 3 most important AGs. Which is a 4th that is less important?
- Gentamycin (gent) - Tobramycin (tobr) - Amikacin (amik) Streptomycin
26
What are some factors that influence PAE? (4, not too important)
- Organism - Drug concentration - Duration of drug exposure - Antimicrobial combinations
27
\*What is the major adverse effect a/w daptomycin?
Myopathy and CPK elevation (must continually monitor them)
28
Distinguish the characteristics of the 5 types of E. coli.
o Enterotoxigenic E. coli (ETEC): Profuse watery diarrhea (Traveler’s diarrhea) o Enteropathogenic E. coli (EPEC): infants; diarrhea w/mucus but no gross blood o Enteroinvasive E. coli (EIEC): blood, mucus, and many leukocytes in stool o Enterohemorrhagic E. coli (EHEC): Bloody diarrhea w/o pyuria. May progress to HUS. ♣ Shiga-toxin producing E. coli (STEC) via E. coli O157:H7 o Enteroaggressive E. coli (EAggEC): Watery diarrhea w/blood and mucus
29
Although tetracyclines are cross-reactive, ____________ is resistant to this because it is in the tetracyclin derivative category known as \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
\*Tigecycline - Glycylcylins
30
Does clindamycin penetrate the CSF?
Not really
31
Which of the FQ's are active against atypical bacteria?
All FQs
32
Which demo is tetra/tigecycline contraindicated in?
Pregnant (category D) - Affects their children (e.g. teet
33
Recall: what drug is used to treat mild-mod c-diff?
Metronidazole
34
What category of drug is a monobactam? - How can it be administered?
Synthetic monocyclic beta-lactam - IV
35
Causes of meningitis in newborns?
6 months - 6 years?
Adolescents/young adults?
Older adults?
Newborns: Group B *Streptococcus, Escherichia coli, Listeria monocytogenes, Elizibethkingia meningoseptica, Citrobacter*
* 6 months - 6 years: Streptococcus pneumoniae, Neisseria meningitidis, Haemophilus influenzae*
* Adolescents/young adults: Neisseria meningitidis, Streptococcus pneumoniae*
* Older adults: Listeria monocytogenes, gram-neg rods (?), \*Streptococcus pneumoniae\*, Neisseria meningitidis, Haemophilus influenzae* type b (Hib), Group B *Streptococcus*
* \*\*\*Strep pneumo is highest overall (doesn't occur in neonates; kids are the reservoir)*
36
What is the route of administration of PCN G, aqueous form? Benzathine salt form? Procaine form?
- Aqueous: IV - Benzathine: IM - Procaine: IM
37
Name the abx eliminated by the kidney. (Good review) Liver?
Kidney: beta-lactams, vancomycin, the aminoglycosides, some FQs, Bactrim, daptomycin, tetracycline (*Big, tearful dalmations teased Amy's vag, some F'd*).
Liver: Macrolides, Synercid, linezolid, clindamycin, metronidazole, some FQs, Bactrim, doxycycline, tigecycline.
38
What are the most common side effects from metronidazole? What are the most serious side effects?
- GI (stomatitis--metallic taste) - CNS (peripheral neuropathy) - Teratogenic (avoid during pregnancy)
39
Name 4 beta-lactamase inhibitor-combo treatments. (just the overall drug names)
- Unasyn - Timentin - Zosyn - Augmentin
40
What is the general class(es) of organism(s) that gentamycin targets? What are the 3 organisms in this class that it's most effective against? (not sire if I need to be this specific)
Gram-negative \*Can also target gram-pos if another drug allows it to get into the cell - E. coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Proteus
41
With conc-dependent killing, would you aim for higher or lower peak:MIC ratio?
Higher (make sure you understand why)
42
Which FQ(s) are useful against CA-PNA (CAP)?
Levo, moxi, gemi
43
How does Red Man Syndrome occur? - Which drug is it a/w?
Infusion of vancomycin at too high a RATE - Also a/w other glycopeptides
44
What organisms do aminopenicillins inhibit?
Gram +: pen. Susc. S. aureus (rare), pen. Susc. S. pneumoniae, group streptococci, viridans streptococci, \*enterococcus spp., \*listeria monocytogenes. \*Gram -: Proteus mirabilis, some e coli, salmonella, shigella, beta-lactam h. influenzae.
45
Does tigecyclin have a more or less broad spectrum of activity vs. tetracyclins? Which organism is tigecyline notably not active against?
- Broader \* Pseudomonas
46
Which of the enterobacteriacea are lactose fermenters and which are non-lactose fermenters? (All ferment glucose, oxidase negative, reduce nitrate, and use MacConkey)
- Lactose fermenters: E. coli, klebsiella, Enterobacter, Citrobacter, Serratia - Non-lactose fermenters: Salmonella, Shigella, Proteus, Yersinia
47
What 2 important drugs does metronidazole interact with?
- Warfarin (increased anticoagulant effect) - Alcohol (disulfiram rxn; don't give to alcoholics)
48
Are dose adjustments required in renal failure when giving chloramphenicol?
No, metabolized by liver
49
\*Name the main target organisms of aminopenicillins.
- Enterococcal infections (often with an aminoglycoside) - Listeria monocytogenes
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ALL penicillins have ________ elimination half-lives, and require (frequent/infrequent) dosing. - What are the 2 exceptions to this?
Short (
52
Name all of the DNA gyrase/topoisomerase inhibitor drug classes that we've learned.
FQs
53
\*What are the (3) major clinical uses of TMP-SMX?
1. Acute, chronic, or recurrent UTIs 2. Acute or chronic bacterial prostatitis 3. Skin infections due to CA-MRSA
54
What are the 2 groups of natural PCNs?
PCN G and PCN VK (oral)
55
Bacteroides spp such as b. fragilis are eg's of what class of bacteria?
Anaerobes
56
Although not clinically available, what types of conditions do ticarcillin and pipercillin typically treat?
Hospital-acquired infections
57
Name all of the DNA synthesis inhibitor drug classes that we've learned.
Metronidazole (via ferrodoxins)
58
Besides previously mentioned, what else are FQs useful for? (not sure how to ask this question)
Bone infections, STD’s, TB, intra-abdominal w/ added anaerobe coverage
59
What drugs do FQs interact w/?
- Divalent, trivalent cations: separate administration to avoid chelation and decreased absorption - Warfarin, cyclosporine, theophylline
60
MoA for tetracyclines/glycylcyclines? - Static or cidal?
Reversibly bind 30S ribosomal subunit to inhibit ptn synth. - Bacteriostatic.
61
What organism class are quinupristin-dalfopristin effective against? - What is the main target organism? What others are its targets?
Gram-positives, namely VRE. Gram-positive organisms (developed for VRE) - Enterococcus faecium (including VRE)\* - MSSA, MRSA - Coagulase-negative staphylococci\* - PRSP\*, and many more. Also coverage vs. gram-neg aerobes and atypical bacteria (in vitro).
62
What's an e.g. of a target of vancomycin that is a multi-drug-resistant bacterium?
PCN-resistant streptococcus pneumoniae (PRSP)
63
What are the 6 key concepts to consider regarding the host when considering antibiotic tx?
- Allergies - Age - Pregnancy - Renal/hepatic function - Drug interactions (w/theirs) - Underlying disease
64
What part of the kidney is affected by AG nephrotoxicity?
Proximal tubule (AG uptake is saturable here)
65
What class of drugs does daptomycin belong in?
Lipopeptide
66
What are the mechs of resistance for cephalosporins? (which is most important?)
- Beta-lactamase enzymes (most important) - PBP alteration - Decreased membrane penetration
67
\*Daptomycin should NOT be used in the treatment of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
\*Pneumonia
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What type of dosing is preferred when using AGs to fight gram-neg infections?
Extended interval (once daily) dosing
69
Name the clinical uses of macrolides.
Respiratory Tract Infections - Pharyngitis/ Tonsillitis: PCN-allergic pts - Sinusitis, COPD exacerbation, OM - CA-PNA: monotherapy in outpatients; with ceftriaxone for inpatients Uncomplicated Skin Infections STDs MAC Alternative for PCN-Allergic pts: - Group A Strep upper respiratory infections - Prophylaxis of bacterial endocarditis - Syphilis and gonorrhea - RF prophylaxis
70
List the organisms that 3rd gen cephalosporins are effective against. \*Which is target?
Gram-neg (HENPECKSSS P) = - H. influenzae - Enterobacter spp. - Neisseria gonorrhoeae - Proteus mirabalis - E. coli - Citrobacter spp. - Klebsiella pneumoniae - Serretia marcescens - Salmonella spp. - Shigella spp.; \*Pseudomonas aeruginosa (target) (still have gram-pos activity but less active than earlier gens)
71
What are the major adverse effects a/w TMP-SMX/Bactrim?
- Leukopenia - Thrombocytopenia - Rash/hypersensitvity - Renal impairment (crystaluria)
72
How is quinupristin-dalfopristin cleared?
Hepatically/biliary
73
Which AGs are effective against gram-pos infections?
- Gentamycin - Strepamycin
74
FQs are the DOC for what atypical bacterium?
\* Legionella
75
Name all of the 50S ribosome inhibitor drug classes that we've learned.
Oxazolidinones, quinupristin-dalfopristin, chloramphenicol, clindamycin, macrolides
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Metronidazole: - IV/PO or both? - Does it penetrate the CSF? - How is it eliminated?
- Both - Yes - Liver
77
Name drugs that are highly active/focused towards vs. resistant gram-pos organisms.
Vancomycin Dalbavancin Telavancin Oritavancin Linezolid Tedizolid Daptomycin Quinupristin-dalfopristin
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Name the major side effects a/w dalbavancin.
GI s/s, skin rxns + flushing - Can also get red man syndrome
79
2 eg's of organisms that inhibit beta-lactams via beta-lactamase are:
- PRSP - MRSA
80
\*What type of meds are tetracyclines and glycylcyclines contraindicated with?
Di and tri-valent cations (they should even avoid dairy due to Ca2+) - Must separate administration by a few hours
81
What is the name of the ureidopenicillin?
Piperacillin
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When treating meningitis w/3rd gen cephalosporins, if pseudomonas is suspected or present, what specific drug would you use?
Ceftazidime
83
What 2 drugs are contained in Zosyn?
Piperacillin-tazobactam
84
How does the activity of 4th gen cephalosporins change compared to 3rd gen?
Gram-pos: similar to ceftriaxone. Gram-neg: Similar to ceftriaxone but also adds: - Pseudomonas aeruginosa - Beta-lactamse-producing enterobacter spp.
85
What is the route of administration for PCN VK?
PO (acid stable)
86
What are the 4 types of penicillinase-resistant penicillins?
Nafcillin, oxacillin, methacillin, dicloxacillin
87
What is FQ's MoA? - Bacteriocidal or bacteriostatic?
Inhibition of DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV - Bacteriocidal
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What type of dosing is preferred when using AGs to fight gram-pos infections?
Traditional dosing \* Counter to what has been said, but must be given in combo w/beta-lactam drug to get it into cell. Once in cell, there is synergy w/this other drug, and don't need as high of a dose
89
What organisms do natural PCNs inhibit?
Gram +: PCN-susc. S. aureus (rare), \*PCN-susc. S. pneumoniae, \*group streptococci, viridans streptococci, enterococcus spp., bacillus spp. Gram -: \*Neisseria spp., Pasteurella multocida. Anaerobes: above the diaphragm, \*clostridium spp. Other: treponema pallidus (\*syphilis; drug of choice)
90
What is unique about the distribution of AGs?
1000-fold higher conc. in urine vs. plasma (good for treating UTIs)
91
What are the major adverse effects of all gen cephalosporins? (2)
1. Hypersensitivity 2. C-diff
92
What organisms are targeted by chloramphenicol?
- Gram-pos - Gram-neg - Anaerobes (+ and -), etc. (3rd world use only)
93
What are the clinical uses of carbapenems?
- Empiric therapy for HA-infections - Polymicrobial infections - Infections due to β-lactamase-producing organisms (SPICE, SPACE, others)
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Are PCNs time- or conc-dependent killing?
- Time-dependent
95
Which gen's of cephalosporins inhibit pseudomonas?
- 3rd (except ceftriaxone) - 4th
96
The beta-Lactamase Inhibitor Combination treatments Unasyn, Zosyn, Timentin are typically used to treat what major types of infections?
- Polymicrobial infections - Empiric therapy for febrile neutropenia or hospital-acquired infections (Zosyn)
97
What classes of microbials can tetracyclines be used against? (list some of the major targets) What 2 general conditions are they commonly used to treat?
- Gram-pos aerobes (\*MSSA) - Gram-neg aerobes - Anaerobes - bacteroides spp. - Misc. bacteria. - legionella, chlamydophila, chlamydia, mycoplasma, ureaplasma, rickettsia (sketchy) - Often used for STI infections and dz's caused by tick bites!
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What is the precursor of purine synthesis? - How is it affected by purine synthesis pw inhibitors?
PABA - Builds up
99
\*For what conditions is bactericidal antibiotic therapy required? (4 dz’s)
- Meningitis - Endocarditis - Osteomyelitis - Febrile neutropenia
100
Since vanc is distributed widely in the tissues, you should use ________________ for dosing.
TBW (total body weight?)
101
What type(s) of pathogen(s) is streptomycin effective against?
- Gram-pos: enterococcus (but gentamycin is preferable) - Mycobacterial (M. tuberculosis, but less effective against atypical vs. amikacin)
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Bacteroides spp. (ALL)\* Fusobacterium Prevotella spp. Clostridium spp. (ALL)\* Helicobacter pylori Are all examples of what class of organism that metronidazole inhibits?
Anaerobic bacteria
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(MoA). In acidic pH, methenamine is converted to ammonia and \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
Formaldehyde
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Are cephalosporins bacteriocidal or bacteriostatic?
Bactericidal
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If treating PNA with AGs, would you use a low, medium, or high dose?
High
106
\*Name the main target organism of penicillinase-resistant PCNs (PRPs).
Infections due to MSSA such as skin and soft tissue infections
107
What are the 2 main side-effects for clindamycin?
- GI - \*C-diff colitis (one of the main inducers)
108
\*What 2 major adverse effects are the reason that chloramphenicol isn't available in the U.S.?
- Gray Baby Syndrome (resp failure, death) - Aplastic anemia (no RBC production)
109
Which is more likely to create resistance: infrequent large doses, or frequent smaller doses? (Why?) - Which leaves the bacterium more susceptible to killing?
Frequent smaller doses (bacteria more likely to survive) - 1 large dose more effective because bacteria more susceptible during drug-free time.
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What 2 tetracyclines/glycylcyclines are excreted, unchanged, in the urine?
Demeclocycline/tetracycline
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What organisms do penicillinase-resistant penicillins inhibit?
Gram +: meth.-susc. S. aureus (\*MSSA; target), group streptococci, viridans streptococci.
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What are the 2 major toxicities related to AGs?
- Nephrotoxicity - Ototoxicity
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What classes of microbials can tetracyclines be used against? (list some of the major targets) What 2 general conditions are they commonly used to treat?
- Gram-pos aerobes (\*MSSA) - Gram-neg aerobes - Anaerobes - bacteroides spp. - Misc. bacteria. - legionella, chlamydophila, chlamydia, mycoplasma, ureaplasma, rickettsia (sketchy) - Often used for STI infections and dz's caused by tick bites!
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What are AG's mech of action? (Cidal or static?)
Irreversibly bind to 30S ribosomal subunit to inhibit ptn synth (bacteriocidal).
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What are the 3 phenotypes of vancomycin resistance?
vanA, vanB, vanC
116
Name all of the folate pw inhibitor drug classes that we've learned.
Sulfas, trimethoprim
117
Adverse effects of quinupristin-dalfopristin?
- Sever GI intolerance (N/V/D) - Venous irritation
118
Besides tetracyclines, what other drug class are di-tri-valent cations contraindicated in?
Fluoroquinolones (cipro, levo, moxi, gemi)
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Clindamycin primarily metabolized by the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. - Does it need adjustments during renal failure? - Is it removed during hemodialysis?
- Liver - Doesn't need adjustments during renal failure - No
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What type of dosing is preferred when using AGs to fight mycobacterial infections?
Extended interval dosing (3 times weekly!) - Amikamycin preferable
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\*Name the main target organisms of Carboxypenicillins and Ureidopenicillins.
- Empiric therapy for HA-infections - Infections due to Pseudomonas aeruginosa (esp piperacillin)
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What's the MoA of sulfonamides? - Static or cidal?
Inhibits dihydropterate reductase (folate/purine synthesis) - Bacteriostatic.
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What is the spectrum of activity for macrolides? (groups are targets)
- Gram-pos aerobes (\*MSSA) - Gram-neg aerobes - Anaerobes (esp. upper airway) - Atypical bacteria (\*Legionella, DOC) - Other bacteria
124
Why were carbapenems developed?
- Extended spectrum of activity - Further beta-lactamase stability
125
The beta-Lactamase Inhibitor Combination treatment Augmentin is typically used to treat what sx?
Sinusitis, otitis media, upper and lower respiratory tract infections, human or animal bite wounds (similar to amino-PCNs)
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Although tetracyclines are cross-reactive, ____________ is resistant to this because it is in the tetracyclin derivative category known as \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
\*Tigecycline - Glycylcylins
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MoA of all beta-lactams? - Cidal or static?
Inhibit cell wall synthesis by binding and thus inhibiting PBPs. Inhibits final transpeptidation step of peptidoglycan synthesis. - Bactericidal
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What are the major serious side effects a/w tetracyclines/tigecycline?
- Severe N/V - Photosensitivity (should avoid sun)
129
When giving Bactrim, what lab level should be monitored and why?
CrCl (kidney function; eliminated partially by kidney)
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What is chloramphenicol's MoA? (cidal or static)
Binds 50S ribosomal subunit (bacteriostatic)
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How do drugs like sulbactam, clavulante, and tazobactam block bacteria from attacking PCNs, which are given together with these drugs?
Prevent beta-lactamase enzymes from working
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All of the FQs are eliminated mostly through the __________ with the exception of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, which is eliminated through the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
- kidney - moxi - liver (therefore can't treat UTI)
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Which FQ(s) are useful against HA-PNA?
Cipro (+ something for gram-positive coverage), levo
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How common is the development of resistance w/metronidazole? What are 2 ways in which bugs acquire resistance to metronidazole?
\*Uncommon - Altered growth requirements (e.g. higher local O2 conc.) - Altered ferredoxin levels (lower levels)
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What is FQ's primary mechanism of resistance? - What are some additional MoR's it has?
Chromosomal mutations in DNA gyrase or topoisomerase IV - Also development of efflux pumps, plasmid-mediated resistance, altered cell wall permeability (porins)
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What drug acts synergistically w/sulfas?
Trimethoprim (also inhibits folate/purine synth pw but at a different enzyme--dihydrofolate reductase)
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Do carbapenems have hypersensitivity/cross-reactivity w/PCNs like cephalosporins do?
Yes
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Beta-lactams are all cross-allergenic except for which one?
Aztreonam
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Enterobacteriaceae including Citrobacter spp. E. coli, Klebsiella spp, Enterobacter spp, Proteus spp, Salmonella, Shigella, Serratia marcescens, etc; H. influenzae, M. catarrhalis, Neisseria spp., and Pseudomonas aeruginosa are eg's of what class of bacteria?
Gram-negative aerobes
140
If a pt has a h/o CF, which AG would you choose and why?
\*Tobramycin (pt is more susceptible to pseudomonas)
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Methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae (including PRSP), Viridans streptococci, and Enterococcus spp. are eg's of what class of bacteria?
Gram-positive aerobes
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What are the 2 aminopenecillins?
Ampicillin and amoxicillin
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What are the major adverse effects for 2nd gen cephalosporins, besides hypersensitivity and c-diff?
- Hypoprothrombinemia - Ethanol intolerance due to disulfiram-like rxn
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With PCNs, do we want more time above MIC, or greater peak:MIC ratio?
More time above MIC (cuz time-dependent killing)
146
What is the MoA of linezolid? (is resistance common or uncommon?)
Binds 50S ribosomal binding site (resistance rare)
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Do beta-lactams (PCNs, cephalosporins, carbapenems, monomactams) generally display time or conc-dependent killing?
\*Time-dependent
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Define each bioterrorism category, and name the 3 diseases we need to know a/w bioterrorism categories A and B.
* _Category A_: easy dissemination, high mortality, public panic, special response
* Eg’s = Anthrax (bacillus anthraces), Plague (Yersinia pestis), Tularemia (Francisella tularemia)
* _Category B_: Mod easy to disseminate, mod morbidity, low mortality, ^ CDC dx and surveillance
* Eg’s = Brucellosis (Brucella spp.), Food safety threats (salmonella spp., E. coli 0157:H7, Shigella), Melioidosis (Burholderia pseudomallei)
* _Category C_: emerging pathogens, could be modified for mass dissemination and fatalities; available
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Monobactams are beta-lactams. What specific part of the cell wall do they target? - What is the main class of organisms they target?
PBP-3 - of gram-negative aerobes
150
Describe the relative activity of FQs against gram-negative aerobes. What about for pseudomonas?
cipro = levo \> moxi cipro \> levo, NOT moxi or gemi
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What are the 5 organisms a/w *neonatal* meningitis?
- Which was formerly a cause but eliminated via vaccine?
- Which of the 5 is less common because we test mothers?
- Overall most common cause amongst all age groups?
E coli, GBS, citrobacter, listeria, and elizibethkingia
- Haemofluas influenzae
- GBS (vaginal swag)
- Strep pneumo
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All cephalosporins are eliminated via the ___________ except for ___________ and ___________ (how are each eliminated?)
- Kidney - Ceftriaxone (bile) - Cefoperazone (liver)
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What type of infections (not organisms) are amino-PCNs used to treat?
- Respiratory tract infections - Pharyngitis - Sinusitis - Otitis media - Bronchitis - UTIs
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\*What important organisms are cephalosporins NOT active against? (6)
SMACLE - Stenotrophomonas maltophilia - MRSA (\*except for the 5th gen) - Atypical bacteria (eg Legionella; cuz no cell wall) - C-diff - Listeria - Enterococcus spp.
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Discuss the bioavailabilities of each of the of the 3 macrolides. - Which are acid stable?
- Erythromycin: variable absorption (15 to 45%) - Clarithromycin: well-absorbed (55%) - Azithromycin: 37% bioavail. regardless of food Acid stable: Clarithromycin and azithromycin
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What is the DOC for Stenotrophomonoas maltophilia?
Bactrim
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Adverse effects of PCNs?
- Hypersensitivity rxns (3-10%; cross-reactivity amongst all + some other beta-lactams) - Neurologic (seizures) (- Hematologic) (- GI) (- Interstitial nephritis)
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Which of the macrolides and time-dependent, and which are conc.-dependent?
- Erythromycin and clarithromycin are time-dependent - Azithromycin is conc-dependent
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What are the main clinical uses for Synercid (quinupristin-dalfopristin)? (2)
- VRE bacteremia - Complicated skin and soft tissue infections due to MSSA or Streptococcus pyogenes
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What are the beta-lactam mechs of resistance? (Which is most important?)
Beta-lactamase enzymes (most important; cephalosporins are less susceptable), PBP alteration, decreased membrane penetration
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What is the MoA of metronidazole? - What molecule is responsible for this and how? - Bacteriocidal or bacteriostatic?
Inhibits DNA synthesis - Ferredoxins (which nlly make ATP). Metronidazole binds them and creates an e- sink. Drives more drug into cell and reactive species are made. - Bacteriocidal
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What are the glycopeptides we need to know?
VDTO - Vancomycin - Dalbavancin - Telavancin - Oritavancin
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What major category of pathogens is linezolid generally used for? What body area category is it NOT used for?
\* Serious/complicated infections caused by resistant gram-positive bacteria: - Not used for UTIs
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What category of drugs are linezolid and tedizolid?
Oxazolinidones
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List the organisms that 2nd gen cephalosporins are effective against. \*Which group is unique to this gen?
Gram-pos: (slightly less active than 1st gen) - MSSA (\*target), PCN-susc. Strep pneumo, Group streptococci, Viridians streptococci. Gram-neg: (HENPEK) = - H. influenzae - Enterobacter spp. - Neisseria spp. - Proteus mirabilis - E. coli - Klebsiella pneumoniae (+ M. catarrhalis). Anaerobes: Bacteroides fragilis /group
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\*If pseudomonas is suspected, which carbapenem would you avoid?
\*Avoid ertapenem if pseudomonas suspected
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What is the MoA of vancomycin?
Binds D-ala-D-ala to inhibit cell wall synthesis
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Trichomonas vaginalis Entamoeba histolytica Giardia lamblia Gardnerella vaginalis are all examples of what class that metronidazole inhibits?
Anaerobic protozoa
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Which macrolide is best when H. influenzae is suspected?
Azithromycin
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Explain the reasons why extended-interval dosing is preferable to traditional dosing w/r/t AGs vs. gram-neg bacteria. (6)
- Concentration-dependent bactericidal activity - Post-antibiotic effect (PAE) - Adaptive resistance - \*Minimize toxicities - Cost savings - Efficacy
171
What 2 types of anaerobic bacteria is metronidazole most active against?
- Bacteroides spp. (all) - Clostridium spp. (all)
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Name all of the cell wall inhibitor drug classes we've learned andtheir specific protein targets.
PCN (PBP), cephalosporins (PBP), carbapenems (PBP-2), monobactams (PBP-3), glycopeptides (D-ala-D-ala)
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Recall: what class of organisms do monobactams inhibit? - What's its main target?
Gram-neg aerobes \* Pseduomonas
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Can pts who are allergic to PCNs be given vancomycin?
Yes! (different structure)
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How can linezolid be administered?
PO or IV
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What category of drug does clindamycin belong?
Lincosamide
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What class of drug is the quinupristin-dalfopristin combo? - MoA? - Static or cidal?
Synercid - Streptogramins - Protein synthesis inhibitor (50S ribosomal subunits; late stages) - Bacteriostatic, but syngeristic together to be bacteriocidal.
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What is the main thing that 5th gen cephalosporins are used for?
Drug-resistant organisms
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Where's an important body areas that Tetracyclines/Glycylcyclines, distribute to? - What about Bactrim?
Prostate - Same for bactrim
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What major drug category do cephalosporins fall under? Carbapenems?
- Beta-lactams - Beta-lactams
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Besides being inactive vs. pseudomonas, what 2 other conditions does tigecycline NOT treat?
\*UTIs and \*bacteremia
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Do tetra/glycylcyclines have to be modified w/renal disease?
No - Doxycycline, minocycline (metab) and tigecycline (biliary) - excreted mainly by non-renal routes
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Which subset of the cephalosporins are the only ones that have activity against anaerobes? - Which generation is it in?
Cephamycins - 2nd gen
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What are the target organisms for levo, moxi, and gemi when targeting gram-positive aerobes?
- Methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus\* - Streptococcus pneumoniae (including PRSP)\*
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Clindamycin: mech of resistance?
- Altered target sites – encoded by the erm gene, which alters 50S ribosomal binding site; confers high level resistance to macrolides, clindamycin and Synercid (MLSb resistance) - Active efflux – mef gene encodes for an efflux pump that pumps antibiotic out of the cell - Drug inactivation
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How is quinupristin-dalfopristin eliminated?
Both via hepatic and biliary
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What are AG's mech of resistance?
Synthesis of AG-modifying enzymes (often via plasmid), altered AG uptake (efflux pump of loss of porin channel), change in ribosomal binding site/target modification
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Which 2 macrolides are derivatives of the other?
Azithromycin and clarithromycin derivatives of erythromycin
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Which of the amino-PCNs have better oral uptake?
Amoxicillin
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Although tetracyclines are cross-reactive, ____________ is resistant to this because it is in the tetracyclin derivative category known as \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
\*Tigecycline - Glycylcylins
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- Are Carbapenems broad or narrow spectrum? - What major groups are they effective against? - What are their target organisms?
- Most broad-spectrum available - Many gram-pos and gram-neg aerobes, as well as gram-pos/neg anaerobes. - Targets: MSSA, bacteroides.
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Vancomycin: mech of resistance? - In what 2 organisms, specifically, is this an issue?
Resistant in VRE/VRSA due to change in D-alanyl-D-alanine binding site of PG.
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What is the major class that linezolid can inhibit? List the main targets. - What is the other class?
Gram-pos: - \*MSSA - \*MRSA - \*VRSA, - strep-pneumoniae (including \*PRSP), - \*\*enterococcus faecium and faecalis (including \*VRE) Also: viridian streptococci, group streptococci, coag-neg staph, bacillis, listeria, clostridium spp (except c-diff), peptostreptococcus, c. acnes. Atypical bacteria: mycobacteria
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What type of drugs do AG's have synergy w/?
Cell-wall inhibitors (likely due to enhanced AG uptake)
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Macrolides: mech of resistance?
- Active efflux pump (mef gene) - Altered target sites (erm gene)
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Via what route is quinupristin-dalfopristin absorbed? - Does it penetrate CSF?
Parenterally - Minimally
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Which is the most important AG?
Gentamycin
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Recall: when using gentamycin (or sometimes streptomycin) to treat gram positive infections, you would normally combine it with \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, or sometimes even ___________ for severe infections (e.g. enterococcal or staphylococcal).
- Beta-lactams (ampicillin, nafcillin) - Vancomycin (recall: lower, traditional dosing)
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Bactericidal or bacteriostatic? Cell wall formation/synthesis inhibitors are in general \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. Nucleic acid synthesis inhibitors are \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. Protein synthesis inhibitors tend to be \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. Metabolic inhibitors are usually \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
Cell wall formation/synthesis inhibitors are in general bacteriocidal. Nucleic acid synthesis inhibitors are bacteriocidal. (exception: aminoglycosides) Protein synthesis inhibitors tend to be bacteriostatic. Metabolic inhibitors are usually bacteriocidal.
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What can occur if expired tetracyclines are prescribed?
Fanconi-like syndrome a/w renal failure
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What is linezolid contraindicated with and what condition does it cause?
- SSRIs, MAOIs - Serotonin syndrome
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\*Most beta-lactams are eliminated by the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. \*What are the exceptions? (don't forget cephalosporins)
Kidneys - Nafcillin, oxacillin, dicloxacillin (PRPs) - Ceftriaxone (cephalosporin) - Cefoperazone (cephalosporin)
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List the categories/organisms that 5th gen cephalosporins are effective against. \*Which is unique to this gen?
Resp pathogens - H. influenzae - strep. Pneumoniae - Moraxella - Staph aureus. Gram-pos + SSSI: - Strep pneumonia \*MRSA\*
204
How do azithro and clarithromycin improve upon erythromycin?
- Broader spectrum of activity - Improved PK properties: better bioavailability, better tissue penetration, prolonged half-lives - Improved tolerability
205
What 2 drugs are contained in Unasyn?
Ampicillin-sulbactam
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Recall: what is the class of drugs that aztreonam is a member of? Since aztreonam is the only beta-lactam that does have cross-allergencitiy, what clinical implications does this have?
- Monobactams - Can be used in PCN-allergic pts
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What are carbapenem's mech of action? - Baciocidal or static? - Time or conc-dependent?
Inhibitors of cell wall synthesis by binding to and inhibiting PBPs; primary target is PBP-2 - Bacteriocidal - Time-dependent
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List the organisms that 1st gen cephalosporins are effective against. Which is target?
Gram-pos: - MSSA (\*target) - PCN-susc. Strep pneumo - Group streptococci - Viridians streptococci Grem-neg: (PEK) = - Proteus mirabilis - E. coli - Klebsiella pneumoniae
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What organism group does bactrim not have activity against?
Anaerobes
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What are the major side effects a/w linezolid?
\* Thrombocytopenia/anemia - SSRIs/MAOIs: serotonin syndrome. - Lactic acidosis - BM suppression - Neuropathy
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In what specific type of infection would you prefer the 2nd gen glycopeptide dalbavancin to vancomycin? - Which genes must be present?
VRE (must have vanB or vanC gene, not vanA.)
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Legionella pneumophila, Chlamydophila and Chlamydia spp., Mycoplasma spp. and Ureaplasma urealyticum are eg's of what class of bacteria?
Atypical bacteria
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Name the major carbapenems. - Which 2 are the "best"?
DIME - Doripenem (best) - Imipenem (best) - Meropenem - Ertapenem
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What is the MoA for nitrofurantoin?
Not well understood
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For vancomycin, elimination T1/2 depends on _______ function.
renal function
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What are the most common adverse affects of FQs? (2) What else can occur?
GI, CNS - Prolonged QTc interval - Tendonitis, tendon rupture - Hepatotoxicity, photosensitivity, hypersensitivity, rash, articular damage
217
What organisms do beta-lactamase inhibitor-combos inhibit?
Gram +: S aureus (target; not MRSA). Gram -: H influenzae, e coli, proteus spp., klebsiella spp., Neisseria gonorrhea, moraella catarrhalis. Anaerobes (target): Bacterioids spp.
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Which of the FQ's are active against anaerobes?
Only moxifloxacin
219
Why were cephalosporins developed?
Beta lactams that are less susceptable to beta-lactamase enzymes.
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\*What 5 things are natural PCNs commonly used for treating, besides the organisms previously mentioned? (extra stuff that's on slides but not blue)
- Actinomyces - Bacillus anthracis (anthrax) - Endocarditis prophylaxis - Prevention of rheumatic fever
221
Do macrolides penetrate the CSF?
Not really
222
What are some of the uses of ceftriaxone? (4 orgs)
- Uncomplicated gonorrhea (single IM dose) - CAP - PRSP - Viridans strep endocarditis
223
Which glycopeptide is more potent than vanc?
Dalbavancin
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Differentiate b/w "traditional" (MDD) and "extended interval" (ODA) dosing.
- Traditional: multiple daily doses (q8-12 hrs) - Extended interval: once daily dosing (no less)
225
Vanc treats \_\_\_\_\_\_-\_\_\_\_\_\_ c-dif colitis.
moderate-severe
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What demo should not use FQs? (contraindicated)
Pregnant women and children
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What organisms do ureidopenicillins inhibit? (Lots, maybe just name the 2 targets)
Gram +: Viridans strep, group strep, some enterococcus. Gram -: Proteus mirabilis, some e coli, salmonella, shigella, beta-lactam h. influenzae, enterobacter spp., \*pseudomonas aeruginosa (target), serratia marcescens, some klebsiella spp. Anaerobes: faily good activity (target)
228
Which macrolide is best for STDs?
Azithromycin
229
How is the post-antibiotic effect influenced by the peak:MIC ratio?
Bigger peak:MIC ratio = larger dose, and therefore larger PAE w/conc-dependent killing
230
Name all of the 30S ribosome inhibitor drug classes we've learned.
AG's, tetracyclins
231
What is nitrofurantoin used for? What is methenamine used for?
- Nitrofurantoin: used solely for UTIs - Methenamine: used solely as prophylaxis for UTIs if they’ve had recurrent UTIs
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What 2 drugs are contained in Augmentin?
Amoxicillin-clavulanate
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How are AG's administered? What are the exceptions?
They are all administered IV and IM (not PO)
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Which 3rd gen. cephalosporin does NOT target pseudomonas, unlike the others? Which would you use instead?
Ceftriaxone - Ceftazidime
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Quinupristin-dalfopristin: mech of resistance?
- Alterations in ribosomal binding sites (erm) - Enzymatic inactivation - Active transport out of the cell
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What specific organism do you not use ABX to treat?
STEC (specifically)
237
What are the 7 key concepts to consider regarding the drug when considering antibiotic tx?
- Predicted activity/measured susceptibility - Clinical efficacy - “Drug of choice” - PK and tissue penetration - PD (need cidal?) - Side Effects - Cost
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What's the advantage of tedizolid over linezolid? Why isn't tedizolid prescribed more often?
- Doesn't cause serotonin syndrome - It's even more expensive than linezolid
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Macrolides: MoA? - Cidal or static?
- Reversibly binding to the 50S ribosomal subunit - Static (cidal at high conc)
240
Does quinupristin-dalfopristin affect CYP450?
P450 3A4 Inhibitor
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Glycopeptides: mech of action (be specific)? - Time or conc-dependent? - Static or cidal?
Inhibits cell wall synth at a site different than beta-lactams, binding to D-alanyl-D-alanine portion of cell wall, preventing cross-linking. - Time-dependent - Bacteriocidal
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PCNs distribute throughout body tissues/fluids except for these 3 sites:
Eye, prostate, and uninflammed CSF.
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What are the clinical uses of metronidazole? Metronidazole is the drug of choice for \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
- Anaerobic Infections (including in the CNS): Intraabdominal, pelvic, (skin/soft tissue), diabetic foot and decubitus ulcer infections; brain abscess, trichomonas MILD to MODERATE c-dif dz
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Describe the spectrum of activity of clindamycin.
Gram positive aerobes: - \*MSSA and some CA-MRSA - PSSP: PCN-susc. strep pneumo - Group + viridians strep Anaerobes: \* Some bacteriodes spp. - Peptostreptococcus, actinomyces, prevotella spp, propionibacterium, fusobacterium, clostridium spp. (not C. difficile) Other bacteria: - Pneumocystis carinii, Toxoplasmosis gondii, Malaria
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What is tigecycline often used to treat?
Polymicrobial infections
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If gram-neg bacteria suspected, AGs can be used for the empiric treatment of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, especially from a urinary source. What other conditions could they be used for?
Sepsis - Intraabdominal infections - Skin/soft tissue infections
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What organisms do carboxypenicillins inhibit?
Gram +: "marginal" Gram -: Proteus mirabilis, some e coli, salmonella, shigella, beta-lactam h. influenzae, enterobacter spp., pseudomonas aeruginosa (target)
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Mech of resistance for tetracyclines/glycylcyclines? (Which drug is more resistant to these mechs?)
- Efflux pumps - Ribosomal protection proteins - Enzymatic inactivation (Tigecycline more resistant to these mechs)
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What are the adverse effects of macrolides? (there is 1 common group and the others are rare)
- GI (only ones that are common) - Cholestatic hepatitis (rare) - Thrombophlebitis - Prolonged QTc - Ototoxicity (tinnitus/deafness)
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-\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, a carbapenem, undergoes hydrolysis by a dihydropeptidase enzyme in the ________________ to a toxic metabolite. - Therefore, it's comarketed with \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, a DHP inhibitor (to prevents this)
- Imipenem - Renal brush border (hepatotoxic) - Cilastatin (not on test, but USMLE)
251
What are the major adverse effects of monobactams?
N/D
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Which of the FQ's are active against gram-positive aerobes? (Which aren't, then?)
Levofloxacin, moxifloxacin, gemifloxacin (Not ciprofloxacin!)
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What's the most important organisms that 4th gen cephalosporins cover (that ceftriaxone doesn't)?
Pseudomonas
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\*What organisms are carbapenems NOT effective against? (7)
\*NOT effective against: MRSA, PRSP, VRE, coag-neg staph, c-dif, atypical bacteria, S. maltophila
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What drugs are in the combination Bactrim?
Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX)
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What group does PCNs have synergy w/?
Aminoglycosides (against Enterococcus spp., Staphylococcus spp., viridans strep, and gram-negative bacteria)
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How long does it take for vanc to distribute into the tissues?
1 hour - Peak should be drawn 1 hr post-infusion
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What are the relative levels of activity for the 3 macrolides against gram-positive aerobes?
CEA Clarithro \> Erythro \> Azithro (ACE for gram-neg)
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\*Erythromycin and clarithromycin– are inhibitors of cytochrome p450 system in the liver and may increase concentrations of: (just read)
Theophylline Digoxin, Disopyramide Carbamazepine Valproic acid Cyclosporine Terfenadine, Astemizole Phenytoin Cisapride Warfarin Ergot alkaloids
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What classes of microbials can tetracyclines be used against? (list some of the major targets) What 2 general conditions are they commonly used to treat?
- Gram-pos aerobes (\*MSSA) - Gram-neg aerobes - Anaerobes - bacteroides spp. - Misc. bacteria. - legionella, chlamydophila, chlamydia, mycoplasma, ureaplasma, rickettsia (sketchy) - Often used for STI infections and dz's caused by tick bites!
261
Which of the 4 beta-lactamase inhibitor combo treatment drugs can be given orally?
Augmentin
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Which AGs are effective against gram-neg infections?
- Gentamycin - Tobramycin - Amikacin
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Describe the elimination routes of each of the 3 macrolides. \* Which are metabolized by CYP450 enzymes?
- Erythromycin: excreted in bile, metabolized by \*CYP450 - Clarithromycin: also metabolized (\*CYP450) and partially eliminated by the kidney - Azithromycin: liver, NO CYP450
264
Which FQ(s) are useful against UTI/prostatitis?
Cipro, levo
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Which gen of cephalosporins are effective against anaerobes like bacteroides?
2nd gen only
266
What are the 2 urinary tract agents that we need to know?
- Nitrofurantoin - Methenamine
267
What class of bacteria is daptomycin active against? Name the bacteria. (\*or at least the targeted ones).
Gram-pos: \*MRSA \*MSSA \*VRSA coag-neg staph strep pneumoniae (including \*PRSP) viridians streptococi group streptococci \*Enterococcus faecium and farcalis (including \*VRE)
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What organ eliminates AGs?
Kidneys (dose must be adjusted in kidney failure)
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What's the MoA of trimethoprim? - Static or cidal, when combined w/sulfas?
Inhibits dihydrofolate reductase - Becomes cidal w/bacteriostatic sulfas
270
What are the main adverse effects of carbapenems?
- CNS (e.g. seizures) - GI - Hypersensitivity
271
\*What gen. cephalosporin is used for the treatment of meningitis?
3rd gen
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What type(s) of pathogen(s) is amikacin effective against?
- Nosocomial gram-negatives (except not as good as tobr for pseudomonas) - Mycobacterial (M. tuberculosis and atypical) - Other: nocardia (rare)
273
How can ceftriaxone be administered?
IV (not effective orally)
274
Which drugs cause a disulfuram-like rxn after drinking etoh?
2nd + 3rd gen cephalosporins, carbapenems, metronidazole
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What 2 drug classes did we learn that could potentially lead to prolonged QT syndrome?
Macrolides, FQs
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Pharm Exam 145
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Test 2 Lecture 124
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Test 2 Lectures 2-480
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Test 2 Lecture 532
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Serotonin Receptors26
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NSAIDs33
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Acupuncture9
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Penicillins46
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Fluoroquinolones33
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Aminoglycosides30
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Cephalosporins, Carbapenems, and Monobactams39
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Abx vs. gram-pos organisms41
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Misc. Abx36
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More 50S inhibitors28
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Combined Test 3272
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Test 3 SHUFFLED275
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Coagulation drugs112
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HLD drugs77
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Vasoactive drugs88
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Vasoactive drugs shuffled88
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Sem 1 Final94
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Anti-parasitics91
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RA/Gout not covered in sketchy40
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Pituitary drugs43
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Estrogens & progestins37
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Androgens23
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Toxicology47
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HIV37
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