antibiotics/painkillers Flashcards
1
Q
drug
A
a chemical that brings about change (negative or positive) in the body
2
Q
bacteriocidal
A
-kill bacteria by destroying cell walls
-bacteria falls apart and dies
3
Q
bacteriostatic
A
-stop the bacteria by interfering with key processes, (enzyme action, protein production and DNA replication)
4
Q
analgesics
A
chemicals that affect the brain which block pain receptors
