Antimicrobials Flashcards
1
Q
What organisms can be treated with ampicillin or amoxicillin
A
Gram + PLUS
“HHELPSS”
H. Flu H. Pylori E. Coli Listeria Proteus Mirabilis Salmonella Shigella
2
Q
Which three penicillin can be used to treat pseudomonas infections?
A
Piperacillin
Ticarcillin
Carbenicillin
3
Q
What are two different mechanisma of resistance bacteria use against penicillin agents?
A
Change BPB
B-lactamases
4
Q
What are the three B-lactamase inhibitors?
A
Clavulonic Acid
Tazobactam
Sublactam
5
Q
What drug is commonly implicated in pseudomembranous colitis?
A
Clindamycin
6
Q
What antibiotic can cause serotonin syndrome in patients on SSRIs?
A
Linezolid
7
Q
What should you avoid when taking a tetracyclines?
A
Divalent cations: Fe2+, Ca2+, Mg2+
Blocks absorption of antibiotic
*don’t take antacids!