AMA: Antibacterials Flashcards
1
Q
Cell wall synthesis inhibitors
A
- Penicillin
- Cephalosporin
- Cycloserine
- Vancomycin
- Bacitracin
2
Q
Inhibit protein synthesis
A
- Tetracyclines
- Chloramphenicol
- Erythromycin
- Clindamycin
- Linezolid
3
Q
Importance of normal gut flora in preventing infections
A
- Elaboration of BACTERIOCINS
2. Provide competition to pathogenic bacteria
4
Q
Common organisms for superinfection
A
- Candida
- MRSA
- Proteus
- C. diff
- Pseudomonas
5
Q
G6PD hemolysis inducing drugs
A
Mm: PAINS- CF
Primaquin Aspirin INH Nitrofurantoin Sulphonamide Chloramphenicol Fluoroquinolones
6
Q
AMA C/I in children
A
- Sulphonamides-kernicterus
- Chloramphenicol-grey baby syndrome
- Tetracyclines-stains and weakens teeth