Antimicrobials

Question 1

What are the 7 main categories of Antimicrobials and their respective MOA?

Answer 1

1) Sulfonamides - Inhibitors of metabolism
2) Penicillins -Inhibitors of cell wall synthesis
3) Cephalosporins -Inhibitors of cell wall synthesis
4) Flouroquinolones- Inhibitors of nucleic acid function
5, 6, 7) Tetracyclines, Aminoglycosides, Macrolides. Inhibitors of protein synthesis

Question 2

What type of bacteria does Penicillin work best for?

Answer 2

Gram +

Question 3

Name the 5 Penicillin drugs

Answer 3

1) Penicillin G
2) Ampicillin
3) Amoxicillin
4) Augmentin
5) Carbenicillin

Question 4

What is the Penicillin MOA?

Answer 4

Inhibits cell wall synthesis (via transpeptidase) against Gram + (Staph, Strep)

Question 5

Name the 3 Cephalosporin drugs

Answer 5

1) Cerphalexin
2) Cefaclor
3) Cefoperazone

Question 6

What is Vancomycin?

Answer 6

A drug that attacks the cell wall, is not a Beta Lactam and is heavy duty reserved for bad infections