Antivirals, Antifungals, and Antibacterials
Across
- 4. IV antifungal
- 6. Prevents and treats Herpes simplex virus (HSV) and Varicella Zoster virus (VZV) infections.
- 9. Longer half-life and more bioavailability compared to BLANK.
- 11. Prevents pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PJP)
- 12. Antifungal that is the preferred agent for Aspergillosis.
- 13. Brand name for BLANK. Can cause decreased white blood cells and worsen kidney function.
- 14. Prevents AND treats Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infections.
Down
- 1. Prevents bacterial infections during neutropenia
- 2. Prevents fungal infections and has a metallic taste.
- 3. Prevents PJP. Check G6PD (lab to see if a patient can process the medication) before starting.
- 5. VK. Prevents encapsulated bacterial infections.
- 7. Prevents Cytomegalovirus (CMV) viral infections. Patient must bring to hospital admission (not supplied by inpatient pharmacy)
- 8. Prevents AND treats fungal infections. Levels are checked 7-10 days after starting.
- 10. Suffix for antifungal medications. These can worsen kidney function (increase kidney lab levels)
- 15. Suffix for antiviral medications.