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Antimicrobials Flashcards

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Define Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC)

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lowest concentration of an antimicrobial agent that prevents visible growth in agar or broth dilution susceptibility test

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Define breakpoint

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  • MIC or zone diameter value used to indicate susceptible (S), intermediate (I), and resistant (R)
  • some labs report NI (not interpreted) if no established breakpoint
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Define the efficacy ratio

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  • divide resistant breakpoint MIC by the MIC obtained by broth dilution
  • tool to evaluate relative efficacy of different antimicrobial drugs
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Which antimicrobials are considered broad spectrum?

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  • tetracyclines
  • phenicols
  • quinolones
  • 3rd- and 4th-generation cephalosporins
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What antimicrobials are considered narrow spectrum?

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  • Glycopeptides & bacitracin (G+)
  • Polymixins (G-)
  • Aminoglycosides & sulfonamides (aerobes)
  • Nitroimidazoles (anaerobes)
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What is the MOA of beta-lactams?

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  • target and bind to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs), inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis
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What is the bacterial mechanism of resistance to beta-lactams?

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  • enzymatic destruction of beta-lactam rings
  • target PBP modification
  • reduced intracellular accumulation
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What is the MOA of glycopeptides?

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inhibit the last stages of cell wall assembly by preventing cross-linking reactions

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What is the bacterial mechanism of resistance to glycopeptides?

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  • target modification
  • production of false targets
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What is the MOA of quinolones?

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targets DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV of the bacteria and inhibits the necessary step of supercoiling

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What is the bacterial mechanism of resistance to quinolones?

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  • target modification
  • reduced intracellular accumulation
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What is the MOA of aminoglycosides?

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target and bind to the 30s ribosomal subunit to cause misreading of the genetic code which results in inhibition of protein synthesis

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What is the bacterial mechanism of resistance to aminoglycosides?

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  • antibiotic (structural) modification
  • target modification
  • reduced uptake
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What is the MOA of macrolides?

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target and bind to 50S ribosomal subunit to inhibit translocation and transpeptidation process, resulting in inhibition of protein synthesis

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What is the bacterial mechanism of resistance to macrolides?

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  • reduced intracellular uptake
  • target modification
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What is the MOA of tetracyclines?

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target and bind to 30S ribosomal subunit to prevent aminoacyl-tRNA to attach to RNA-ribosome complex, inhibiting protein synthesis

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What is the bacterial mechanism of resistance to tetracyclines?

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  • reduced intracellular accumulation
  • target modification
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What is the MOA of rifampin?

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interacts with the beta-subunit of the bacterial RNA polymerase to block RNA synthesis

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What is the bacterial mechanism of resistance to rifampin?

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  • target modification
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What is the MOA of sulfonamides?

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targets dyhydropteroate synthase (DHPS) and prevents addition of para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA), inhibiting folic acid synthesis

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What is the bacterial mechanism of resistance to sulfonamides?

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  • target modification
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What are some examples of narrow-spectrum aminoglycosides?

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  • streptomycin and dihydrostreptomycin
    • active against aerobic gram neg
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What are some expanded spectrum aminoglycosides?

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  • neomycin, kanamycin
    • active against several gram pos and many gram neg aerobes
  • gentamicin, amikacin
    • extended spectra that includes Pseudomona aeruginosa
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What are aminoglycosides used for?

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  • control local and systemic infections caused by aerobic bacteria (generally gram neg)
    • e.g. septicemia; tracheobronchitis, pneumonia, osteoarthritis, infections of urinary tract
  • potential for nephrotoxicity so contraindicated if plasma creatinine (>5 mg/dL)
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Describe the spectrum of penicilin G
* narrow spectrum * most aerobic/anaerobic gram pos * few gram neg - Pasteurella multocida, Clostridium spp.
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What are two broad-spectrum semisynthetic penicillins and what do they target?
* Ampicillin * **gram pos** (Strep, sensitive Staph, most Clostridia) * some gram neg (E. coli, Salmonella, Pasteurella) * Amoxicillin * _slightly better activity vs. Gram negs_ * **most anaerobic bacteria sensitive**
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Describe the spectrum of Clavulanate-potentiated amoxicilin (Clavamox)
* combines B-lactamase inhibitors and broad-spectrum penicillins that increase spectrum and efficiency * **active against gram + and gram -** * e.g. **​**Staph, Strep, Corynebacterium, Clostridium, Escherichia, Kleb, Shigella
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What are some examples of 1st generation cephalosporins? What microbes are susceptible to them?
* Cefazolin, Cephalexin * **mainly gram + cocci**
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What are some examples of 2nd generation cephalosporins? What microbes are susceptible to them?
* Cefaclor, Cefoxitin * **E. coli, Kleb, Proteus; not first choice for gram +**
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What are some examples of 3rd generation cephalosporins? What bacteria are susceptible to them?
* Cefpodoxime, Cefovecin, Ceftazidime, Ceftiofur * **Enterobacteriaceae, Pseudomonas, Staph aur, Strep pyogenes**
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What are some examples of 4th generation cephalosporins?
* Cefepime, Cefpirome * **more resistant against some beta-lactamases**
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What are some examples of tetracyclines? What is their spectrum?
* Tetracycline, doxycycline oxytetracycline, chlortetracycline * **Broad spectrum**: **gram + and gram -, some anaerobes**, Chlamydia, mycoplasmas, some protozoa, Rickettsiae (Anaplasma, Ehrlichia)
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Describe fluoroquinolones
* Enrofloxacin, Ciprofloxacin, Difloxacin, Orbifloxacin, Marbofloxacin * **Synergistic effect w/ B-lactams, aminoglycosides, clindamycin, metronidazole** * "second-line drug" - _DO NOT use prophylactically or for anaerobes_ * \*\*serious infections and short term therapy only\*\*
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What is the spectrum of quinolones?
* Broad spectrum against **most Gram - bacteria and some Gram +** * **particularly effective against Gram - enteric pathogens** and **Pseudomonas spp.** ​**​**\*only drugs effective vs. Pseudomonas that can be given orally\* **NOT effective against anaerobes**
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Which antimicrobials should you use for deep-seated infections and intracellular pathogens?
fluoroquinolones
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Which drug class should not be used in immature animals?
Fluoroquinolones - high prolonged dosages in growing dogs produce cartilaginous erosions --\> lameness
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What are some signs of quinolone toxicity?
Seizures, retinal blindness (cats), increased liver enzymes, GI upset
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What is the spectrum for macrolides?
* **active against most aerobic and anaerobic G+** * some Gram - (Tilmicosin):Mannheimia, Pasteurella * Mycobacterium, Mycoplasma, Chlamydia, and Rickettsia
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What are some examples of Lincosamides and what are they effective against?
* Clindamycin and Lincomycin * Strep, Staph * Anaerobic organisms, bacteroides, fusobacterium, C. perf, Actinomycese sp.

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