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ANTIBIOTIC DRUGS Flashcards

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known as prokaryotes which are single-celled organisms that lack a true nucleus and nuclear membrane

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Bacteria

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2
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Substances that inhibit bacterial growth or kill bacteria and other microorganisms

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Antibacterial drugs

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equal to the sum of the effects of two antibiotics

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Additive effect

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occurs when one antibiotic increases the effectiveness of the 2nddrug

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Potentiative affect

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when two drugs are used together, the desired effect may be greatly reduced

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Antagonist effect

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when a drug selected is known to be the best drug that can kill the MO

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Empiric theraphy

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once the MO is identified in the lab, the antibiotic therapy is tailored by using the most narrow-spectrum, least toxic drug based on C&S results

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Definitive theraphy

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when signs and symptoms do not improve

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Subtherapeutic

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9
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happens when antibiotics reduce or eliminate the normal bacterial flora

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Superinfection

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What are the Host Factors?

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  • Immune system
  • Site of injection
  • Age
  • Pregnancy
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