Antimicrobial medication Flashcards
1
Q
Which is the most serious side effect of
penicillin?
A
Anaphylaxis
2
Q
Which of the following can be used on a woman
who is penicillin sensitive?
A
Erythromycin
3
Q
All antimicrobial agents cross the placenta
A
True
4
Q
Antibacterials, antifungals, antiparasitics, and
antivirals all belong to which family
of drugs?
A
Antimicrobials
5
Q
What are Narrow spectrum antibiotics?
A
Narrow spectrum antibiotics cover specific infections, either Gram +ve or -ve
6
Q
What are broad spectrum antibiotics?
A
Broad spectrum antibiotics cover both Gram +ve and –ve infections
7
Q
What is the role of an antimicrobial?
A
The role of an antimicrobial is to kill microorganisms
or inhibit their growth
8
Q
What common infection does Benzylpenicillin treat in
pregnant women?
A
GBS
