Antimicrobial classes
Question
A pharmacy technician is arranging a reference shelf. Assign each medication to its corresponding class.
| Row | Macrolide antibiotic | Triazole antifungal | Antiherpes antiviral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azithromycin | ✓ Correct | Not correct | Not correct |
| Fluconazole | Not correct | ✓ Correct | Not correct |
| Acyclovir | Not correct | Not correct | ✓ Correct |
Answer
Azithromycin: Macrolide antibiotic · Fluconazole: Triazole antifungal · Acyclovir: Antiherpes antiviral
Rationale
Azithromycin belongs with macrolide antibiotics, while fluconazole is a triazole antifungal. Acyclovir belongs with antiherpes antivirals.
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- Azithromycin (azithromycin) oral prescribing information, NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc.
- fluconazole (fluconazole) oral prescribing information, Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.
- Adapted from Open RN Nursing Pharmacology, 2nd edition: Chapter 3 Antimicrobials
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