Anti-Infectives Tier 2

A patient presents to the pharmacy with a prescription for Cleocin from her dentist, as she had an abscessed tooth. Which of the following dosage forms should be dispensed?

• Capsules

• Dental paste

• Oral rinse

• Injection

Answer explanation

72% of users answered correctly.

A.B. has been suffering from shingles (herpes zoster). Which of the following medications is indicated to treat this viral infection?

• Selzentry

• Nizoral

• Zovirax

• Sustiva

Answer explanation

94% of users answered correctly.

A single dose of a specific medication is often effective for treating candida vulvovaginitis (yeast infections). Which of the following medications is indicated for this?

• Septra

• Diflucan

• Vibramycin

• Keflex

Answer explanation

89% of users answered correctly

Which of the following antibiotics is indicated for traveler's diarrhea?

• Ciprofloxacin

• Hydroxychloroquine

• Rifaximin

• Doxycycline

Answer explanation

59% of users answered correctly

Oral candidiasis (oral thrush) is a common problem for infants. Which of the following medications is often prescribed to treat this condition?

• Valacyclovir

• Nitrofurantoin

• Chlorhexidine

• Nystatin

Answer explanation

80% of users answered correctly.

Which of the following is a cephalosporin antibiotic that is indicated to treat bronchitis?

• Ceftin

• Levaquin

• Zithromax

• Biaxin

Answer explanation

78% of users answered correctly.

Which of the following conditions is an indication for Isentress?

• HIV

• Herpes zoster

• Traveler's diarrhea

• Acne

Answer explanation

82% of users answered correctly

Which of the following pairs of medications are available in the SAME dosage form?

• A. Vigamox and Zymaxid

• B. Cipro HC and Cleocin T

• C. Bactroban and Peridex

• D. Bio-statin and Baraclude

Answer explanation

62% of users answered correctly

MRSA outbreaks sometimes occur in the health system setting. It may be recommended that “front line” healthcare professionals use medication to protect themselves from Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Which of the following is indicated to prevent MRSA infection through the use of nasal ointment?

• Imiquimod

• Bactroban

• Vigamox

• Flagyl

Answer explanation

73% of users answered correctly

A student comes into the student health pharmacy on campus for the travel clinic, as she is preparing to study abroad. It was recommended that she take medication for malaria prevention as she is traveling to a highly infected area. Which of the following medications is indicated for malaria prevention?

• Efavirenz

• Maraviroc

• Hydroxychloroquine

• Sofosbuvir

Answer explanation

86% of users answered correctly.