antibiotic resistance Flashcards
1
Q
what are three resistant mechanisms?
A
prevent entrance of the drug, pump agent out of the cell, inactivate drug
2
Q
what are 3 microbes that have drug resistance pumps?
A
e. coli, pseudomonas, and S. Aureus
3
Q
what is a microbe that prevents entrance of a drug?
A
mycobacteria
4
Q
what do microbes do to inactivate a drug?
A
for penicillin, it will release penicillinase and split the penecillin molecule
5
Q
what are three ways to combat drug resistance
A
use high doses quickly, continue therapy after symptoms are gone, use combinations