Antibiotics Flashcards
1
Q
What part of the bacteria do penicillins and cephalosporins work against?
A
Cell wall synthesis
2
Q
What class of drugs are penicillins?
A
Beta-lactam drugs
3
Q
Are penicillins bacteriocidal or bacteriostatic?
A
Bacteriocidal–work on cell wall
4
Q
Which bacteria are penicillins effective against?
A
Gram positive, aerobes, some anaerobes
5
Q
Can you add clavulamic acid to penicillins?
A
Yes–it is a lactamase promotector; covers gram + and some gram - bac, including some anaerobes (gives more of a gram - effect)
6
Q
Side effects of penicillins?
A
Generally rare, V/D, allergic reactions
7
Q
What class of drugs are cephalosporins?
A
Beta-lactams
8
Q
Are cephalosporins bacteriostatic or bacteriocidal?
A
Bacteriocidal
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