ANTI-INFECTIVE DRUGS

Question 1

2 major abx classes that are cell wall synthesis inhibitors

Answer 1

1. glycopeptides

2. beta lactase (cephalosporins and PCN)

Question 2

2 abx classes that are DNA synthesis inhibitors

Answer 2

1. anti-metabolites
2. fluoroquinolones
3. misc - BC/antiprotozoal

Question 3

3 abx classes that are protein synthesis inhibitors

Answer 3

1. tetracyclines
2. macrolides
3. aminoglycosides

Question 4

glycopeptide drug (1)

Answer 4

vancomycin

Question 5

beta lactam drugs

Answer 5

cephalosporins (cefazolin - 1 gen and cefotaxime -3 gen) and PCN (piperacillin and zosyn)

Question 6

anti metabolite drug (1)

Answer 6

sulfa + trimethoprim (bactrim)

Question 7

fluoroquinolone drugs (2)

Answer 7

ciprofolxacin and levofloxacin

Question 8

misc - BC/antiprotozoal drug (1)

Answer 8

metronidazole

Question 9

macrolide drug (1)

Answer 9

azithromycin

Question 10

amino glycoside drug (1)

Answer 10

gentamicin

Question 11

which abx are CYP INHIBITORS

Answer 11

cirpofloxacin and metronidazole

Question 12

which abx are bacteriostatic

Answer 12

antimetabolites (bactrim), tetracyclines, macrolides (azithromycin)

Question 13

which abx is bacteriostatic normal but bactericidal in high conc

Answer 13

macrolides

Question 14

which abx is used for CAP

Answer 14

azithromycin

Question 15

with cephalosporins, as you go up in generation resistance to beta lactamases, gram negative activity, and ability to reach CSF _____

Answer 15

INCREASES

Question 16

DOC for otitis media

Answer 16

broad spectrum penicillin

Question 17

gram - class

Answer 17

ahminoglycosides (gentamicin)

Question 18

gram + abx (3)

Answer 18

vancomycin, cefazolin, levofloxacin