Antibiotics MOA Review Flashcards
1
Q
Beta-Lactams
A
inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis
2
Q
Vancomycin
A
inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis
3
Q
telavancin
A
inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis
4
Q
daptomycin
A
inserts into the CELL MEMBRANE of Gram (+) organisms, causing leakage of cations which results in rapid depolarization and cell death (bactericidal)
5
Q
Clindamycin
A
inhibits protein synthesis
6
Q
linezolid
A
inhibits protein synthesis
7
Q
Azithromycin
A
inhibits protein synthesis
8
Q
metronidazole
A
inhibits DNA synthesis
9
Q
Bactrim
A
(-) folate synthesis leading to the inhibition of DNA synthesis
10
Q
FQs
A
inhibits DNA synthesis
11
Q
Rifampin
A
inhibits protein synthesis
12
Q
Doxycycline
A
inhibits protein synthesis
13
Q
Tigacycline
A
inhibits protein synthesis
14
Q
Gentamicin
A
inhibits protein synthesis
