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antibiotics Flashcards

1
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Give an example of a macrolide.

A

Erythromycin

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Give an example of penicillin.

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amoxicillin

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Give an example of a cephalosporin.

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cephalexin

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What is the mechanism of penicillin?

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inhibits peptidoglycan synthesis - breaks down cell walls

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What is the mechanism of cephalosporins?

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bactericidal - inhibit peptidoglycan synthesis

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What is the mechanism of macrolides?

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bacteriostatic - inhibit protein synthesis

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What is the mechanism of action of tetracyclines?

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bacteriostatic - inhibit protein synthesis

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8
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What is a common substitute for someone with an allergy to penicillin?

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macrolides

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9
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Which type of antibiotic should not be used with blood thinning medications?

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cephalosporins

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10
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What is the mechanism of resistance against beta lactase?

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bacteria produce beta lactamases which breaks the beta-lactam ring to inactivate the drug.

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11
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What is the mechanism of action for beta lactam antibiotics?

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Inhibit Cell Wall Synthesis

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