Antimicrobial Drugs and Drug Resistance

Question 1

What is the spectrum of activity for Clindamycin?

Answer 1

MRSA, Gram positive, Anaerobes

Question 2

What is the spectrum of activity for a 1st generation cephalosporin?

Answer 2

Gram Positive, Gram negative

Question 3

What is the spectrum of activity for aminoglycosides?

Answer 3

Gram negative, Pseudomonas

Question 4

List all the MOAs (Mechanism of Action) that are considered bacteriostatic

Answer 4

Inhibition of protein synthesis

Question 5

Which MOA can be applied topically?

Answer 5

Disruption of plasma membrane function

Question 6

Which MOA can cause nephrotoxicity (Toxic to Kidneys)?

Answer 6

Inhibition of protein synthesis

Question 7

What are the methods of antibiotic resistance?

Answer 7

Altered target, Enzyme degradation, Efflux

Question 8

What is the name of the enzyme that can render antimicrobials ineffective?

Answer 8

Beta-lactamase

Question 9

What is the method of resistance that some mycobacteria posses?

Answer 9

Efflux pumps

Question 10

As a veterinary technician, what is your role in prevention of antibiotic misuse?

Answer 10

Client education