WorksheetsMedications for Exam 6
Total questions: 55
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Organize these options into the right categories
acyclovir
Valacyclovir
Valtrex
Famciclovir
Famvir
penciclovir
docosanol
Abreva
Cidofiver
Foscarnet
ganciclovir
letermovir
valganciclovir
dexamethasone
remdesivir
nirmatrelvir/ritonavir
baricitinib
molnupiravir
tociluzumab
Organize these options into the right categories
oseltamivir
peramavir
zanamivir
baloxavir
nirmatrelvir/ritonavir
baricitinib
dexamethasone
remdesivir
molnupiravir
tocilizumab
cidofivir
foscarnet
First line therapy for treatment and prevention of seasonal influenza
oseltamivir
zanamivir
peramavir
baloxavir
amantadine
Treatment and prevention of seasonal influenza
oseltamivir
zanamivir
peramavir
baloxavir
amantadine
Treatment of influenza in patients who are unable to take medications by mouth
oseltamivir
zanamivir
peramavir
baloxavir
amantadine
Match the brand/generic
oseltamivir
Tamiflu
zanamivir
Relenza
baloxavir marboxil
Xofluza
Remdesivir
Veklury
Nirmatrelvir / Ritonavir
Paxlovid
match the characteristics
Oral bioavailability (10-30%) decreases with increasing doses
acyclovir
L-valyl ester of acyclovir; enhanced bioavailability (70%)
valacyclovir
Oral prodrug of penciclovir
famciclovir
Longer intracellular half-life but lower affinity for HSV DNA polymerase than acyclovir
penciclovir
Used only for episodic treatment of secondary herpes labialis
docosanol
match the characteristics
Intravenous vehicle hydroxypropyl betadex may accumulate in renal failure
letermovir
long intracellular half-life allows for weekly dosing
cidofivir
only effective against replicating virus
foscarnet
Not beneficial in outpatients or hospitalized patients who do not require supplemental oxygen
dexamethasone
Contains sulfobutyl ether beta-cyclodextrin sodium (SBECD) which accumulates in renal dysfunction; clinical significance unclear
remdesivir
match the characteristics
Drug-drug interactions are a major concern and concomitant medications should be evaluated for interactions before prescribing
nirmatrelvir / ritonavir
Should not be used in pregnant patients due to concerns for mutagenesis
molnupiravir
Preferred over XX for those with acute VTE, severe renal dysfunction, or unable to receive pharmacologic VTE prophylaxis
tocilizumab
pharmacologic VTE prophylaxis should be given concomitantly
baricitinib
Most used antiviral medication for prevention and treatment of influenza
oseltamivir
match the characteristics
contraindicated in patients on mechanical ventilation
zanamivir
Do not use in immunocompromised hosts, in patients hospitalized with influenza infection, pregnancy, or patients ≤ 5 years
baloxavir marboxil
Should not be prescribed after hospital discharge
dexamethasone
If a patient requires hospitalization after starting treatment, the full 5-day treatment course of ritonavir-boosted nirmatrelvir should be completed unless there are drug-drug interactions that preclude its use.
nirmatrelvir / ritonavir
Only available as a topic dosage form
penciclovir
MOA
Competitive inhibition of reverse transcriptase leads to premature chain termination
NRTI
Directly bind to HIV reverse transcriptase at a different site than XX, resulting in blockade of enzyme activity; not substrates of the enzyme
NNRTI
responsible for maturation of new virus particles by cleaving the Gag-Pol polyproteins.
Protease Inhibitors
prevent integration of HIV ds-DNA to host cell DNA thus, interrupting the HIV replication cycle
Integrase Inhibitors
match the drug
nephrotoxicity
tenofovir
lipoatrophy and insulin resistance, macrocytic anemia, neutropenia
zidovudine
nucleoside unrelated compounds therefore do not need intracellular phosphorylation
NNRTIs
vary in their ability to inhibit mtDNA polymerase leading to mitochondrial toxicity: hepatic steatosis, lactic acidosis, myopathy, pancreatitis
NRTIs
traditionally most potent class of antiretroviral agents
Protease Inhibitors
fat redistribution / dyslipidemia
Darunavir
Fosamprenavir
Lopinavir with ritonavir
atazanavir
Tipranavir
increase indirect bilirubin, urinary calculi
Darunavir
Fosamprenavir
indinavir
atazanavir
Tipranavir
sulfonamide allergy
Darunavir
Fosamprenavir
indinavir
atazanavir
Tipranavir
minimal drug interactions; GI effects, headache, CPK elevations
raltegravir
elvitegravir
dolutegravir
bictegravir
fostemsavir
CPY3A4 substrate; must be given with cobicistat
raltegravir
elvitegravir
dolutegravir
bictegravir
fostemsavir
metabolized mainly by UGT; partially by CYP3A4; substrate of P-gp; can increase serum creatinine; insomnia
raltegravir
elvitegravir
dolutegravir
bictegravir
fostemsavir
Used in combination with other ARVs to treat HIV-1 in heavily treated adults with multidrug resistant virus
raltegravir
elvitegravir
dolutegravir
bictegravir
fostemsavir
Contraindicated in strong P450 3A4 inducers carbamazepine, phenytoin, rifampin, St. John’s wort, mitotane, statin therapy.
raltegravir
elvitegravir
dolutegravir
bictegravir
fostemsavir
match the drug
bictegravir + Tenofovir alafenamide + emtricitabine
Biktarvy
dolutegravir + lamivudine
Dovato
dolutegravir + Rilpivirine
Juluca
dolutegravir + abacavir + lamivudine
Triumeq
darunavir + cobicistat + tenofovir alafenamide + emtricitabine
Symtuza
match the drug
capsid inhibitor interfering with multiple early/late-stage processes of viral life cycle
lenacapavir
CCR5 inhibitor for CCR5+ HIV-1 virus tropism
maraviroc
fusion inhibitor (protein available as injectable only)
enfuvirtide
gp120 attachment inhibitor
fostemsavir
monoclonal antibody preventing HIV fusion and entry into CD4 cell
ibalizumab-uiyk
match the disease
TMP-SMZ 15-20mg/kg/d in 3-4 divided doses for 21 days
PCP - PJP treatment
TMP-SMZ 1 DS or SS qd
toxoplasmic encephalitis prophylaxis
4 drug therapy INH+RIF+PZA+ETH
active TB
2 drug therapy INH + pyridoxine
latent TB
fluconazole 100-200mg po QD
candidiasis treatment
match the disease
pyrimethamine 50-100mg QD + sulfadiazine 1-2GM PO QID for 6-12 weeks
Toxoplasmic encephalitis treatment
amphotericin B 0.5-1mg/kg IV + flucytosine 100mg/kg/d divided QID
cryptococcal meningitis treatment
fluconazole 100-200mg PO QD for life
cryptococcal meningitis prophylaxis
amphotericin B 0.5-1mg/kg IV + flucytosine 100mg/kg/d divided QID + itraconazole 200mg BID
Histoplasmosis treatment
lamivudine, emtricitabine, tenofovir (TAF or TDF)
HIV + HBV
match the disease
HCV if patient on TDF and COB or has CrCl > 60
Harvoni
HCV but not with DRV, EFV, LOP/r, RPV
Viekira Pak
HCV with HIV
Mavyret or Epclusa
dapsone 50mg po QD + pyrimethamine 50mg po Qweek
Toxoplasmic encephalitis prophylaxis
dapsone 50mg QD + pyrimethamine 50mg QW + leucovorin 25mg QW
PJP or PCP prophylaxis
match the treatment
once weekly for 3 months for latent TB infection
Isoniazid and rifapentine
daily for 3 months for latent TB infection
isoniazid and rifampin
daily for 4 months for latent TB infection
rifampin
daily for 8 weeks - 7 days/week for 56 doses or 5 days/week for 40 doses for active TB disease
INH + Rifampin+Pyrazinamide + Ethambutol
7 days/week for 56 doses for active TB disease
Rifapentin+Moxifloxacin+INH+Pyranzinamid
match the drug
highly specific for TB; should be given on empty stomach
INH Isoniazid
shows bactericidal activity against M. tuberculosis and M. bovis and M. kansasii
Oral doses are best on an empty stomach
Rifamycins
is a less potent enzyme inducer than XX, it may be used for patients who are receiving HIV protease inhibitors
Rifabutin
a long-acting rifamycin that has been tested as part of a 4-month regimen that includes moxifloxacin – has been shown to be efficacious
Rifapentine
may be bacteriostatic or bactericidal depending on the concentration and the susceptibility of the organism
Pyrazimamide (PZA)
Match the drug
Hepatotoxicity is the major limiting adverse effect and is dose-related when given daily.
pyrazinamide
should not be given with antacids; retrubulbar neuritis is the major adverse effect
ethambutol (EMB)
that operates by a new mechanism which targets the ATP synthase pump and depletes cellular energy stores and does not demonstrate cross-resistance with existing TB drugs
Bedaquiline
synthetic inhibitor of ribosomal translation
linezolid
GI distress and skin discoloration are the most important adverse reaction
clofazimine
match the drug
requires EKG for QT monitoring
bedaquiline
known for turning bodily-fluids reddish orange
Rifampin
turns skin a blue-ish hue
clofazimine
food increases absorption
pretomanid
chemically related to metronidazole and work through inhibiting mycolic acid synthesis
delamanid
match the treatment
Cefotaxime 2 GM IV every 4 hours or ceftriaxone 2GM every 12 hours
treatment of N. meningitidis
ceftriaxone IM
pregnancy prophylaxis of N. Meningitidis
600mg rifampin Q12 hrs for 4 doses
adult prophylaxis N. meningitidis
10mg/kg rifampin every 12 hours for 4 doses or 5mg/kg rifampin every 12 hours for 4 doses
children prophylaxis N. Meningitidis
ceftriaxone 2gm IV Q12 hours + Vancomycin
Pneumococcus highly resistant treatment
Match the treatment
3rd generation cephalosporins (ceftriaxime or cefotaxime)
H. influenzae txt pt & close contacts
Rifampin 600mg po QD for 4 days; 20mg/kg po x4 d; 10mg/kg po QD
prophylaxis for H. influenzae
Neonates: ampicillin 100 mg/kg IV Q8hr ± aminoglycoside or Adults: ampicillin 200mg/kg IV Q4 hr ± aminoglycoside for 3 weeks or longer
treatment for L. monocytogenes
acyclovir 10mg/kg Q8h in pt with normal renal function
Herpes Virus
Match the treatment
4th generation cephalosporin
vancomycin
Trauma or neurosurgery
vancomycin
endocarditis
3rd gen cephalosporin
congenital cardiac malformations
ampicillin
lungs
match the treatment
Nafcillin 2mg IV Q4h + Vancomycin 30-40mg/kg/d
shunt infection S. Aureus
Vancomycin 30-40mg/kg/d
shunt infection s. epidermis
3rd generation cephalosporin + metronidazole
otitis media or mastoiditis
3rd generation cephalosporin ± metronidazole
paranasal sinusitis
PCN ± metronidazole
dental infection
match the drug
reduces the AUC of pretomanid by 35%
efavirenz
reduces the AUC of pretomanid by 66%
Rifampin
may cause goiter with or without hypothyroidism, gynecomastia, alopecia, impotence, menorrhagia, and photodermatitis
ethionamide
INH, PZA, ethionamide, cycloserine, linezolid
penetrate well into the CSF
RIF, ethambutol, amikacin
variable CNS penetration
match the drug
cabotegravir + rilpivirine
Cabenuva
approved for MSM
Truvada
approved for MSM + TG
Descovy
approved for MSM + TG + cis-gendered females
cabotegravir-LA
Match the drug
high barrier for resistance
Protease inhibitors
relatively low barrier for resistance
NNRTI
a "booster" for PIs and integrase inhibitors
Ritonavir
selective CYP3A4 inhibitor
Cobicistat
match the drug
the prototype, a thymidine analog
zidovudine
less renal and bone toxicity
Tenofovir alafenamide
approved for treatment of HBV infection
tenofovir disoproxil
hyperpigmentation of palms and soles in African American patients
emtricitabine
potentially fatal hypersensitivity reaction
abacavir
match the characteristics
Do not use in patients less than 18 years due to bone and cartilage toxicity
molnupiravir
avoid in subjects with high bleeding risk or severe renal impairment
baricitinib
avoid in patients with COPD/asthma
zanamivir
is not used for chemoprophylaxis
peramivir
Chemoprophylaxis and treatment doses are the same
baloxavir marboxil
match the characteristics
Probenecid 2 g three hours before and 1 g two and eight hours after each infusion is recommended to reduce nephrotoxicity
Cidofovir
Only available as a parenteral dosage form
Foscarnet
not as effective of an inhibitor of CMV polymerase as acyclovir triphosphate but its longer intracellular half-life and higher concentrations make ___ a more effective inhibitor in vivo
ganciclovir
valine ester of ganciclovir and has higher availability
valganciclovir
Avoids myelosuppressive effects of ganciclovir
letermovir
Match the brand/generic
tocilizumab
Actemra
Valacyclovir
Valtrex
famciclovir
Famvir
Docosanol
Abreva
match the AE's to the generic
Nausea, vomiting (administration with food may improve tolerability)
oseltamivir (Tamiflu)
Bronchospasm
Zanamivir (Relenza)
Hyperglycemia
Infection
Neuropsychiatric symptoms (e.g., delirium, psychosis)
Dexamethasone (Decadron)
infection, GI perforation
Tocilizumab (Actemra)
Infection, VTE, GI perforation
baricitinib
Rohan has been diagnosed with sickle cell disease. During a consultation, his doctor discusses various supplements that can support his nutrition. Which of the following is NOT given as a supplement to nutrition in a person with sickle cell?
folic acid 1mg/day
Vitamin B12 & B6
multivitamin with iron
Vitamin D
Vitamin C
Maya is a physician treating a patient with sickle cell disease. She wants to increase fetal hemoglobin in order to decrease RBC sickling in her patient. Which of the following medications could Maya consider using?
hydroxyurea
butyrate
decitabine
Azacitidine
Lenalidomide
Sophia is a pediatrician treating infants and children with a condition that requires stimulating the production of HbF. She needs a medication that is FDA approved for this age group, prevents painful crises, delays progression of organ dysfunction, and decreases mortality, hospitalizations, and transfusions. Which medication should Sophia prescribe?
hydroxyurea
butyrate
decitabine
Endari
Lenalidomide
Jackson is a 7-year-old patient diagnosed with a blood disorder. His doctor wants to prescribe a treatment that increases free glutamine, providing anti-oxidant effects. This treatment is FDA approved for patients 5 years and older to reduce severe complications associated with the disorder. Which medication is the doctor most likely to prescribe?
hydroxyurea
butyrate
decitabine
Endari
Lenalidomide
David, age 7, is taking a medication and starts experiencing constipation, nausea, headache, abdominal pain, cough, pain in extremities, back and chest. Which medication is most likely responsible for these adverse effects?
hydroxyurea
Vaxelotor (Oxbryta)
decitabine
Endari
Lenalidomide
Crystal, a patient with sickle cell disease, is discussing treatment options with his doctor. The doctor mentions a medication that may inhibit RBC sickling, improve RBC deformability and reduce whole blood viscosity. Which medication is the doctor referring to?
hydroxyurea
Vaxelotor (Oxbryta)
decitabine
Endari
Lenalidomide
Maya is being treated for sickle cell disease with hydroxyurea. Her doctor is considering adding another medication that can be co-administered with hydroxyurea. Which of the following medications can be safely given alongside hydroxyurea?
Adakveo
Vaxelotor (Oxbryta)
decitabine
Endari
Lenalidomide
David is a patient with sickle cell disease. His doctor wants to prescribe a medication that blocks interactions between endothelial cells, platelets, RBCs, and leukocytes to help prevent pain crises. Which medication should the doctor choose?
Adakveo
Vaxelotor (Oxbryta)
decitabine
Endari
Lenalidomide
Samuel is a 17-year-old patient with sickle cell disease who frequently experiences vaso-occlusive crises. His doctor wants to prescribe a medication approved for patients 16+ to reduce the frequency of these crises. Which medication is most appropriate?
Adakveo
Vaxelotor (Oxbryta)
Exagamglogene autotemcel (Casgevy)
Endari
Lenalidomide
Charlotte is a 14-year-old patient with sickle-cell disease who has been experiencing recurrent vaso-occlusive crises. Her physician is considering FDA-approved treatments for patients 12+ to help prevent these crises, but notes that some options may be cost prohibitive. Which of the following medications could be considered for Charlotte?
Adakveo
Vaxelotor (Oxbryta)
Exagamglogene autotemcel (Casgevy)
Endari
lovotibeglogene Autotemcel (Lyfgenia)
Ava has a condition that requires frequent blood transfusions, putting her at risk for iron overload. Her doctor wants to prescribe an oral medication to help prevent this complication. Which of the following are the best options?
deferasirox (Exjade)
deferiprone (Ferriprox)
Venofer
Epoetin alpha
Desmopressin (DDAVP)
match the AE's to the generic
Crystalline nephropathy (IV dosage form)
Phlebitis/injection site reactions
acyclovir
Nephrotoxicity, anemia, neutropenia, alopecia
cidofivir
nephrotoxicity, symptomatic electrolyte disturbances
foscarnet
myelosuppression (dose-dependent, reversible), confusion, convulsions
ganciclovir & valganciclovir
match the treatment
vancomycin
empiric therapy if has shunt infection
ceftriaxone + vancomycin + dexamethasone + ampicillin
empiric therapy > 50 years old
ceftriaxone + vancomycin + dexamethasone + acyclovir
empiric therapy if immunosuppressed
consider amphotericin B + 5-FC
empiric therapy if HIV+ & CD4 cells <50
cefepime + vancomycin
if recent neurosurgery
Which of the following are correct for Prophylactic Penicillin for Sickle Cell Disease
to age 3 Pen VK 125mg PO BID
ages 3-5 Pen VK 250mg PO BID
ages 5-12 Pen VK 500mg PO BID
Erythromycin 20mg/kg day if allergic
SMZ-TMP SS PO BID if allergic
