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NUCL 156 Drug Nomenclature > Anti-Infective Agents > Flashcards

Anti-Infective Agents Flashcards

1
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antimicrobial activity

A

effects an anti-infective has on certain microorganisms

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2
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bacteriocidal

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drug that causes destruction of pathogens

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3
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bacteriostatic

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growth of microorganisms is suppressed, without actually killing the cells

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4
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antibiotic

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destroys or inhibits the growth of microorganisms in infectious disease

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5
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Garamycin

A

gentamicin

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6
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Nebcin

A

tobramycin

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7
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Erythrocin

A

erythromycin

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8
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Zithromax

A

azithromycin

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9
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Biaxin

A

clarithromycin

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10
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Vancocin

A

vancomycin

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11
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Dalacin

A

clindamycin

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12
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Penicillin

A

antibiotic sub-classification

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13
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Penicillin G

A

penicillin G

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14
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Amoxil

A

amoxicillin

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15
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Clavulin

A

amoxicillin clavulanate

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16
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Orbenin

A

cloxacillin

17
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Cephalosporins

A

antibiotic sub-classification

18
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Ancef

19
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Keflex

A

cephalexin

20
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Keflex

A

cephalexin

21
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Zinacef

A

cefuroxime

22
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Rocephin

A

ceftriaxone

23
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Claforan

A

cefotaxime

24
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Cipro

A

ciprofloxacin

25
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Avelox

A

moxifloxacin

26
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Septra, Bactrim

A

cotrimoxazole

27
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Vibramycin

A

doxycycline

28
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Tetrcyline

A

tetracyline

29
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Antifungal

A

destroys or inhibits the growth of fungi

30
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Diflucan

A

fluconazole

31
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Nilstat

32
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Antiprotozoal

A

destroys or inhibits the growth of protozoans

33
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Flagyl

A

metronidazole

34
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culture & sensitivity (C&S) testing

A

diagnostic testing of a body fluid to determine the identity of the pathogen and its susceptibility to anti-infective agents

35
Q

List three examples of adverse effects

A

i. hypersensitivity
ii. organ toxicity
iii. superinfection

36
Q

nosocomial

A

hospital-acquired infections

example: MRSA

NUCL 156 Drug Nomenclature (6 decks)

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