Antimicrobial Drugs Flashcards
0
Q
What is it called when antibiotics kill bacteria?
A
Bactericidal
1
Q
Who discovered antibacterial drugs?
A
Alexander Fleming
2
Q
What is it called when abx inhibit the growth of bacteria?
A
Bacteriostatic
3
Q
If abx effect a large number of bacterial species they have a…
A
Broad spectrum
4
Q
If abx effect a limited number of bacterial species they have a…..
A
Narrow spectrum
5
Q
If abx effect a single species they have a…
A
Limited spectrum
6
Q
Why are antibiotics not harmful to human cells?
A
Because they target bacteria specific structures
7
Q
What 3 parts of the bacteria do abx target?
A
Cell wall
DNA and RNA
Protein synthesis - ribosomes
