Question:
Oral tetracycline (Sumycin), for the treatment of acute frontal sinusitis, should be administered:
with milk.
with meals.
on an
... [Show More] empty stomach. Correct
with an antacid.
Explanation:
Tetracycline (Sumycin) should be administered on an empty stomach (i.e., 1 hour prior to, or 2 hours after meals) to increase total absorption and with adequate amount of fluid to reduce the risk of esophageal irritation and ulceration. It should be administered at least 1 to 2 hours prior to, or 4 hours after, an antacid containing aluminum and magnesium cations. It may chelate with tetracycline (Sumycin) and reduce its total absorption. Serum concentrations may be decreased if taken with dairy products.
Question:
The brand name for sulfacetamide ophthalmic is:
AzaSite.
Bleph-10. Correct
Besivance.
Garamycin.
Explanation:
The brand name of sulfacetamide ophthalmic is Bleph-10. AzaSite is the brand name of azithromycin. Besifloxacin is the generic name for Besivance. The generic name of Garamycin is gentamicin sulfate.
Question:
The generic name for Polytrim ophthalmic is:
trimethoprim and polymyxin B. Correct
bacitracin/polymyxin B.
azithromycin.
besifloxacin.
Explanation:
The generic name for Polytrim is trimethoprim and polymyxin B. Polycin is the brand name for bacitracin/polymyxin B. The brand name for azithromycin is AzaSite. Besifloxacin brand name is Besivance.
Question:
Which of the following does NOT cause a drug-disease interaction when using a decongestant/antihistamine medication such as Naphazoline/pheniramine (Naphcon-A)?
Cardiovascular disease
Angle-closure glaucoma
Prostatic hypertrophy
Hypothyroidism Correct
Explanation:
Contraindications/cautions when using naphazoline/pheniramine (Naphcon-A) include angle-closure glaucoma, MAOI inhibitor use within 14 days, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, prostatic hypertrophy and urinary tract obstruction.
Question:
The maximum daily dose of acetaminophen for ages 12 years and older is:
1200 milligrams/day.
2000 milligrams/day.
3000 milligrams/day.
4000 milligrams/day. Correct [Show Less]