Anti-Infectives Tier 3

Which of the following common adverse effects should be discussed with a patient when picking up a prescription for amoxicillin?

• Headaches

• Diarrhea

• Nervousness

• Insomnia

Answer explanation

94% of users answered correctly

Which of the following dosing schedules would be recommended for erythromycin?

• 100 mg qd

• 250 mg bid

• 300 mg tid

• 600mg qid

Answer explanation

58% of users answered correctly.

As the pharmacy intern at your local community pharmacy, you are often asked to counsel patients receiving new medications. You should let patients know that their urine may be discolored while taking which of the following medications?

• Macrodantin

• Diflucan

• Keflex

• Valtrex

Answer explanation

83% of users answered correctly.

A patient comes into your pharmacy a few days after beginning an antibiotic and complains of a "strange taste" in their mouth. This is a commonly reported adverse reaction of which of the following medications?

• Keflex

• Augmentin

• Biaxin

• Penicillin

Answer explanation

61% of users answered correctly

If a patient is receiving both Levaquin and an iron supplement, how many hours before taking the iron supplement should the Levaquin be taken?

• 2 hours

• 4 hours

• 6 hours

• 8 hours

Answer explanation

63% of users answered correctly

Photosensitivity is an adverse effect of certain antibiotics, therefore, it is important to counsel patients about sun exposure during therapy. Which of the following medications should come with this warning?

• Amoxil

• Zithromax

• Vibramycin

• Cleocin

Answer explanation

74% of users answered correctly.

How many days should mupirocin be applied to the nasal cavity during MRSA outbreaks in the hospital for infection prevention?

• 1 day

• 2 days

• 5 days

• 14 days

Answer explanation

70% of users answered correctly

Which of the following dosing schedules would you expect to see on a prescription for Cleocin?

• 150 mg po qd

• 150 mg po q12h

• 150 mg po q8h

• 150 mg po q6h

Answer explanation

46% of users answered correctly.

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding treatment with albendazole?

• The medication should be taken on an empty stomach.

• Treatment should be for 6 to 12 months.

• Headaches and increased LFTs are the most commonly reported adverse effects.

• This medication is safe to use during pregnancy

Answer explanation

70% of users answered correctly

What is the dosing frequency of Truvada?

• qd

• bid

• tid

• qid

Answer explanation

67% of users answered correctly.