Antibiotic Drugs

Question 1

This has a cell wall that determines its shape.

Answer 1

Bacteria

Question 2

A substance that inhibits bacterial growth or kills bacteria and other microorganisms.

Answer 2

Antibacterial drugs

Question 3

It is equal to the sum of the effects of two antibiotics.

Answer 3

Additive Effect

Question 4

This effect occurs when one antibiotic increases the effectiveness of the 2nd drug.

Answer 4

Potentiative Effect

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Antagonistic Effect

Question 6

The indications of this are prevention of infection for clients with GIT, cardio, orthopedic or Gynecologic surgeries.

Answer 6

Prophylactic use

Question 7

Penicillin, Cephalosporins, and other inhibitors are the antibiotics affecting the _______?

Answer 7

Cell Wall

Question 8

This drug is contraindicated for clients who have a severe history of allergies and use with caution in patients who have or are at risk for kidney dysfunction.

Answer 8

Penicillins

Question 9

A procedure that is advised for some people who have previously experienced allergic reactions like hives, rash, swelling, or shortness of breath.

Answer 9

Penicillin Allergy Skin Testing

Question 10

It has disulfiram reaction or intolerance to alcohol that occurs with combined use of cefotetan, cefazolin, cefoperazone, and alcohol.

Answer 10

Cephalosporins

Question 11

These have the broadest antibacterial actions of any antibiotics; Bactericidal and inhibit cell wall synthesis and are often reserved for complicated body cavity and connective tissue infections.

Answer 11

Carbapenems

Question 12

Tetracyclines, Macrolides, Aminoglycosides are the three (3) antibiotics affecting the _______ ?

Answer 12

Protein Synthesis

Question 13

It destroys bacteria by altering their DNA and does not affect the human DNA.

Answer 13

Quinolones

Question 14

These drugs are used to treat infections caused by Mycobacterium bacterial species.

Answer 14

Antituberculosis Medications/Anti Mycobacterium

Question 15

The four types of Fungal Infections includes:

Answer 15

Systemic
Cutaneous
Subcutaneous
Superficial

Question 16

Drugs that are commonly used and often administered without prescription for oral and vaginal mycoses.

Answer 16

Topical Antifungal

Question 17

It is an antimalarial drug that inhibits dihydrofolate reductase, an enzyme needed for production of vital substances.

Answer 17

Pyrimethamine

Question 18

An anthelmintics that destroys the worm’s cytoplasm which immobilizes and kills the worm.

Answer 18

Albendazole

Question 19

A chemical that kills or suppresses viruses by either destroying virions or inhibiting their ability to replicate.

Answer 19

Antiviral drugs

Question 20

Indications are when CD4 cells decrease below 350 cells/mm3 (NV: 800-1200 cells/mm3)

Answer 20

Antiretrovirals