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WorksheetsPharmacology and Chemotherapy Regimens Worksheet
Total questions: 38
Worksheet time: 22mins
WOTF does NOT produce its antifungal infect by inhibiting cell wall synthesis?
Pneumocandins
Polyoxin D
Aculeacins
Undecylenic acid (Tineacide)
Nikomycin Z
WOTF is an MTX analog that is most likely to be used for the treatment of liver cancer?
Edatrexate
Phototrexate
Nolatrexed (Thymitaq)
Pemetrexed (Amimta, Pemfexy)
Pralatrexate (Folotyn)
WOTF combination regimens is NOT correctly matched with the type of cancer that it is used to treat?
CYVADIC - Osteosarcoma
OFF - Pancreatic Cancer
ELF - Stomach (gastric) Cancer
MBC - Colorectal Cancer
MACOA - Burkitt's Lymphoma
WOTF is classified as a mold?
Candida auris
Trichosporon beigelii
Turuolopsis grablata (Candida grablata)
Rhizomucor pusillus
Cryptococcus neoformans
WOTF produces its antifungal effect by inhibiting protein synthesis in the fungus?
Omoconazole
Kerydin (Tavaborole)
Griseofulvin (Grifulvin V, Gris-PEG)
Haloprogren (Halotex)
Ciclopirox (Penlac lacquer)
How does Kerydin (Tavaborole) inhibit protein synthesis?
Inhibits Leucyl-tRNA (Leu-tRNA) Synthetase
Inhibits Peptidyl Transferase
Blocks Ribosomal RNA Synthesis
Inhibits Aminoacyl-tRNA Synthetase for Methionine
Methotrexate has been shown to be beneficial/useful in WOTF conditions? SATA
Psoriasis
CTCL (Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma) - used for Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma
Rheumatoid arthritis
Procuring Abortion
PCP (Pneumocystis Pneumonia)
What is the maintenance dose for Caspofungin (Cancidas)?
50 mg IV QD
70 mg IV QD
25 mg IV QD
100 mg IV QD
What is the maintenance dose for Micafungin (Mycamine)?
150 mg IV QD
50 mg IV QD
100 mg IV QD
200 mg IV QD
What is the maintenance dose for Rezafungin (Rezzayo)?
200 mg IV weekly
400 mg IV daily
100 mg IV monthly
50 mg IV weekly
WOTF is an Imidazole antifungal drug that is used primarily for vaginal candidiasis?
Voriconazole (VFEND)
Sulconazole (Exelderm)
Luliconazole (Luzu)
Terconazole (Terazol)
Butaconazole- (Gynazole, Femstat)
WOTF is a Triazole antifungal that is used primarily for the management of onychomycosis?
Efinaconazole (Jublia) - Triazole
Econazole (Ecoza, Spectazole) - Imidazole
Miconazole (Monistat) - Imidazole
Sertaconazole (Ertaczo) - Imidazole
A patient is extremely allergic to Cisplatin (Platinol), and the patient has ovarian cancer. WOTF should NOT be used to treat the patient's ovarian cancer? SATA
Olaparib
CAP
CISCA
Irinotecan
CHAD
WOTF is absent from the EMA-CO combination therapy?
Dactinomycin (Actinomycin-D)
Etoposide (VePesid, Toposar, and Etopophos)
Methotrexate (Amethopterin, Trexall)
Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan)
Mitomycin (Mutamycin)
WOTF is absent in HYPER CVAD- A?
Adriamycin (Doxorubicin)
Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan)
Cytarabine (Ara-C)
Vincristine (Oncovin)
Dactinomycin (Actinomycin-D)
WOTF statements about HyperCVAD-B is FALSE?
It is given for 21 days in each cycle
It is employed in managing CLL (Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia) - it is used for Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL)
It contains Methotrexate
It consists of Ara-C (Cytarabine)
You start administering it (HyperCVAD-B) after giving HyperCVAD-A for 21 days
Fluconazole will increase/elevate the AUC of WOTF? SATA
Sulfonylureas
Omeprazole (Prilosec)
Plavix (Clopidogrel)
Dilantin (Phenytoin)
Antidepressants
What is the ratio of DMPC (distearoyl phosphatidylcholine) to DMPG (dimyristoyl phosphatidylglycerol) in Abelcet (Amphotericin B lipid complex, ABLC)?
(a)
What is the terminal half-life of amphotericin B (Fungizone - Rep Agent)?
15 days
24 hours - Initial half-life, also half-life is Biphasic
How can Amphotericin B be administered?
Intravitreally
Subconjunctivally
Intra-articularly (IA)
Others: i. IV (Intravenously) ii. IT (Intrathecally) iii. IM (Intramuscularly) iv. Inhalation (Pulmonary System) v. IVT (Intraventricularly) vi. Topically
Which of the following statements about Voriconazole (Vfend) is true?
It is effective against the asexual form of Pseudallescheria (Pseudallescheria boydii) - (a Scedosporium)
It is a strong inhibitor of CYP3A4
It is metabolized/biotransformed by (Substrate for) CYP2C9 and 2C19
6mg/kg IV Q12H x2 doses is its initial dose when used for aspergillosis - 4mg/kg IV Q12H is the maintenance dose
It can impair night vision (Blurry vision, photophobia), and it can cause chromatopsia (affects perception of color)
Itraconazole (Sporanox) is effective in the treatment of which of the following conditions?
amoebic meningoencephalitis caused by naegleria fowleri
Leishmaniasis
Pseudallescheriasis caused by Pseudallescheria boydii infection
Sporotrichosis
Protothecosis (Algae infection) - AmB indication
Which of the following is a long-term adverse effect of Amphotericin B?
Evidence of bleeding: hemoptysis, epistaxis, melena
Elevation of Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)
Normocytic normochromic anemia
Hypomagnesemia, Hypokalemia, Hypocalcemia
Elevated Serum Creatinine
WOTF is used to treat Colorectal Cancer? SATA
Dostarlimab (Jemperli) - regarded as a cure for colorectal cancer and ovarian cancer
FOLFIRI + Cetuximab (Erbitux)
CAPOX
CMV
XELOX
WOTF combination regimens contains a Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2 (HER2) Inhibitor? SATA.
NFL
TCP
ACTH
ACD
TDP
How would you counsel a patient who is on Terbinafine (Lamisil)?
No alcohol → increase hepatotoxicity
It can cause neutropenia; a CBC is advisable.
LFT is advisable for long-term use.
Do not take with acidic food; absorption can be decreased by any acidic foods, including fruits.
Terbinafine can produce dysgeusia (taste disturbance), which is not reversed or diminished by food.
What does Terbinafine (Lamisil) do to SSRIs? SATA
inhibits CYP2D6, decreasing the metabolism of SSRIs
induces CYP2D6, increasing the metabolism of SSRIs
increases risk of SSRI toxicity
Directly enhances serotonin reuptake, decreasing SSRI efficacy
What does Terbinafine (Lamisil) do to caffeine?
enhances the rate of caffeine metabolism
prevents caffeine from binding to receptors
increases the duration of action of caffeine
What does Terbinafine (Lamisil) do to TCAs?
Decrease metabolism of the TCA
Increases concentration of TCA
Produces TCA toxicity
WOTF statements about Brexafemme (ibrexafungerp) is true?
It is a triterpenoid antifungal agent
It is administered on a BID basis
It is an inhibitor of cell membrane synthesis
It is used to treat VVC
It is employed in treating candidal infections that are resistant to echinocandins and triazole antifungals.
WOTF is involved in the MOA of Methotrexate in neoplasms? SATA
Inhibition of DHFR (dihydrofolate reductase)
Alkylation of nucleic acids
Inhibition of thymidylate synthase
Inhibition of aldehyde oxidase
Inhibition of the de novo synthesis of nucleic acids
What is the TLT (Therapy Limiting Toxicity) of Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan)?
(a)
How can you prevent/manage Hemorrhagic Cystitis of Cytoxan? Coadminister with?
Hydration (NS)
Mesna (Uromitexan, Mesnex)
Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)
WOTF is contained in the M2 Regimen that you use to treat Multiple Myeloma?
Melphalan (Alkeran)
Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan)
Prednisone
Vincristine (Oncovin)
BCNU (Carmustine)
What is the other name for BCNU?
(a)
What is the other name for CCNU?
(a)
WOTF is an indication for Soliris (Eculizumab)?
Myasthenia gravis
PNH (Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria) - ↑ of hemoglobin in urine
Acute cerebellar syndrome (ACS)
HUS (Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome)
Esophageal pharyngitis - inflammation of the esophagus
What drugs produce HUS (Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome)?
flucytosine
5-FU
Soliris
5- FC
Fluorouracil
