Antibiotic Drug

Question 1

3 “big families” of antibiotics

Answer 1

Penicillins
Cephalosporins
Fluoroquinolones

Question 2

2 smaller families used mainly for sick in patients

Answer 2

Carbapenems
Aminoglycosides

Question 3

What 2 common bacteria does penicillin cover?

Answer 3

Pneumococcus
Group A streptococcus

Question 4

What is the difference between “ampicillin” and “amoxicillin”?

Answer 4

• Ampicillin= i.v.
• Amoxicillin= p.o.

Question 5

What does cloxacillin cover?

Answer 5

Same as penicillin, plus s.aureus (methicillin-sensitive)

Question 6

What is the major role of ciprofloxacin?

Answer 6

Infections due to G- aerobic bacilli (UTIs, intra-abdominal infections)

Question 7

What is the major role of trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole and nitrofurantoin?

Answer 7

Cystitis

Question 8

It is use for infections caused by gram-positive organisms and are less effective for gram-negative organisms. Prophylactically before surgery or dental work.

Answer 8

Macrolides (Erythromycin)

Question 9

The largest category of ABX, the most effective, and least toxic.

Answer 9

Penicillins

Question 10

Give 3 common Side Effects of Sulfanamides

Answer 10

1. Hypersensitivity
2. Thrombocytopenia
3. Leukopenia

Question 11

a drug that extremely strong antibiotics used for serious and potentially life-threatening infections caused by gram-negative bacteria.

Answer 11

Aminoglycosides