Antibacterial Drugs That Disrupt the Bacterial Cell Wall

Question 1

Anaphylactic Reactions

Answer 1

unusual or exaggerated allergic reactions;

Question 2

Angioedema

Answer 2

localized wheals or swellings in subcutaneous tissues or mucous membranes, which may be due to an allergic response

Question 3

Bacterial Resistance

Answer 3

phenomenon by which a bacteria produced substance inactivates or destroys an antibiotic drug

Question 4

Beta Lactam Ring

Answer 4

portion of the penicillin drug molecule that can break a bacteria cell wall

Question 5

Cross-Sensitivity

Answer 5

allergy to drugs in the same or related groups

Question 6

Culture and Sensitivity Test

Answer 6

culture of bacteria to determine to which antibiotic the microorganism is sensitive

Question 7

Glossitis

Answer 7

inflammation of the tongue

Question 8

Malaise

Answer 8

discomfort, uneasiness

Question 9

Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)

Answer 9

bacterium that is resistant to methicillin

Question 10

Nephrotoxicity

Answer 10

damage to the kidneys by a toxic substance

Question 11

Otitis Media

Answer 11

infection of the middle ear

Question 12

Pathogens

Answer 12

disease producing microorganisms

Question 13

Penicillinase

Answer 13

enzyme produced by bacteria that deactivates penicillin

Question 14

Perioperative

Answer 14

pertaining to the preoperative, intraoperative, or postoperative period

Question 15

Phlebitis

Answer 15

inflammation of a vein

Question 16

Prophylaxis

Answer 16

prevention

Question 17

Psuedomembranous Colitis

Answer 17

severe, life threatening form diarrhea that occurs when normal flora of the bowel is eliminated and replaced with clostridum difficile ..(C. Diff)

Question 18

Stomatitis

Answer 18

inflammation of a cavity opening, such as the oral cavity

Question 19

Synthesis

Answer 19

combining or growing a number of different parts to make a new item

Question 20

Thrombophlebitis

Answer 20

inflammation of a vein with clot formation