Antimicrobial Classes: Bacterial

Question 1

Folic Acid Synthesis Drugs

Answer 1

Sulfoamides (Sulfamethoxazole, Sulfisoxazole, Sulfadiazine) and Trimethoprim

Question 2

DNA Topoisomerase Drugs

Answer 2

Fluoroquinolones (Ciprofloxacin, Levofloxacin)

Quinolone (Nalidixic Acid)

Question 3

Damages DNA Drugs

Answer 3

Metronidazole

Question 4

mRNA Synthesis Drugs

Answer 4

Rifampin

Question 5

Cell Wall Synthesis Drugs

Answer 5

Peptidoglycan Synthesis: Glycopeptides (Vancomycin, Bacitracin)

Peptidoglycan Cross-linking: Penicillinase-sensitive penicillins (Penicillin G, V, Ampicillin, Amoxicillin), Penicillinase-resistant penicillins (Oxacillin, Nafcillin, Dicloxacillin), Cephalosporins (I-IV) (I-Cephazolin, II-Cefoxitin, III-Ceftriaxone, IV-Cefipime, V-Ceftaroline), Carbapenems (Imipenem, Maropenem, Ertapenem, Doripenem), Antispeudomonals (Ticarcillin, Piperacillin), and Monobactams (Aztreonam)

Question 6

Protein Synthesis Drugs

Answer 6

50s Subunit: Chloramphenicol, Clindamycin, Linezolid, Macrolides (Azithromycin, Clarithromycin, Erythromycin), Streptogramins (Quinupristin, Dalfopristin)

30s Subunit: Aminoglycosides (Gentamicin, Neomycin, Amikacin, Tobramycin, Streptomycin), Tetracyclines (Tetracycline, Doxyclycine, Minocycline)