Antimicrobials Flashcards
What does biocidal mean?
Kills and attacks something microorganisms that the host doesn’t
What does biostatic mean?
Inhibits the growth or reproduction of a microorganism.
What is the spectrum of action?
The range of bacteria in which the antibiotic is effective
What drugs are considered as the first line of use?
A) 2nd and 3rd generation ceohalosporins, fluoroquinoles, aminoglycosides
B) 1st generation cephalosporins, tetracyclines, gentamicin, most penicillins
B
Why is a broad spectrum anti microbial used?
Used when we don’t know the microorganism.
What are some clinical signs of an infection?
Fever, lethargy, anorexia
What are the actions of antibiotics?
Disrupt, damage, inhibit, interfere and impair
What type of drug is penicillin?
A) inhibitor
B) interferor
C) disruptor
D) damager
C - dysruptor
What is in clavamox and clavaseptin?
Amoxicillin and clavulanic acid
True or false.
Penicillin V is taken on a full stomach
False. Taken on an empty stomach
True or false
Cephalosporin is bactericidal
True
True or false
Cefazolin is a second generation cephalosporin
False. First generation
True or false cephalaxin can cause nephrotoxicity
True
True or false. Third generations are more gram-negative resistant
True
How do drugs damage the cell membranes?
By altering the CM permeability
