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Drug of the Month
Created by Brother Cheska Rances, these posters emphasize the important points of each drug.
Monthly Naplex Practice Question
DECEMBER
Which antibiotic is known to have bactericidal activity by inhibiting cell wall synthesis?
A. Piperacillin/tazobactam (Zosyn)
B. Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)
C. Minocycline (Dynacin, Minocin, Solodyn)
D. Azithromycin (Zithromax)
Answer: Piperacillin/tazobactam
JANUARY
Which of the following is correct regarding linezolid?
A. Linezolid is associated with bone marrow suppression
B. Linezolid covers MRSA but not VRE
C. Linezolid should be dose adjusted in renal impairment
D. Linezolid is associated with hemolytic anemia in patients with G6PD deficiency
Answer: Linezolid is associated with bone marrow suppression
Which antibiotic is known to have bactericidal activity by inhibiting cell wall synthesis?
A. Piperacillin/tazobactam (Zosyn)
B. Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)
C. Minocycline (Dynacin, Minocin, Solodyn)
D. Azithromycin (Zithromax)
Answer: Piperacillin/tazobactam
JANUARY
Which of the following is correct regarding linezolid?
A. Linezolid is associated with bone marrow suppression
B. Linezolid covers MRSA but not VRE
C. Linezolid should be dose adjusted in renal impairment
D. Linezolid is associated with hemolytic anemia in patients with G6PD deficiency
Answer: Linezolid is associated with bone marrow suppression