antibiotics/antifungal - session 2 Flashcards
session 2
What drug class can cause damage to cartilage in young rapidly growing animals?
Fluoroquinolones
Are gram neg cocci common pathogens in dogs and cats?
Not common.
Common: Gram neg rods (ie E.coli)
What bacterial species is metronidazole effective against?
Metronidazole is effective against anaerobes.
classify the bacteria: Staphylococcus pseudintermedius
gram pos, cocci, commonly causes pyoderma
Classify the bacteria: Staphylococcus aureus
gram pos, cocci, humans
What drug has poor oral bioavailability in dogs?
- itraconazole
- amoxicillin
- ciprofloxacin
- nitrofurantoin
Ciprofloxacin has poor oral bioavailability.
Fluoroquinolone
What drug class is ciprofloxacin?
Fluoroquinolone
What antibiotic drug class is contraindicated in renal disease patients?
Aminoglycosides (ie Gentamicin)
Classify the bacteria: E.coli
gram neg, rod
Classify the bacteria: clostridium
gram pos anaerobe
Classify the bacteria: Salmonella
gram neg aerobe
What drugs have reduced oral bioavailability when used with drugs that inc gastric pH?
- azole anti fungals
- diazepam
- furosemide
Classify the bacteria: Fusobacterium
gram neg anaerobic rod
Classify the bacteria: Nocardia asteroides
gram pos
Classify the bacteria: Pseudomonas aeroginosa
Gram pos, aerobic, rod
What is the difference between first and third generation cephlosporins?
3rd gen have greater lactamase resistance
Are cephalosporins efffective against MRS?
NO