Antimicrobials

Question 1

Name the beta-lactams

Answer 1

Penicillins
Cephalosporins
Carbapenems

Question 2

What is the mechanism of action of Vancomycin?

Answer 2

Inhibits cell wall synthesis

Question 3

How do flouroquinolones and rifamycins work?

Answer 3

Inhibit nucleic acid synthesis

Question 4

How do trimethoprim and sulfonamides work?

Answer 4

Stop metabolite production

Question 5

How does Daptomycin work?

Answer 5

Inhibits cell MEMBRANE synthesis

Question 6

What class does Gentomycin belong to?

Answer 6

Aminoglycosides - inhibit protein synthesis

Question 7

Why are Clavulanic acid and Amoxicillin co-prescribed as Co-Amoxiclav?

Answer 7

They have a synergistic effect

Clavulanic acid inhibits the effect of some beta lac tamas ever enzymes so amoxicillin can work better

Question 8

On what part of the bacteria cel does Amoxicillin work?

Answer 8

Acts on the cell wall

Question 9

What are the 5 I’s of antimicrobial stewardship?

Answer 9

Identify
Isolate
Investigate
Inform
Initiate treatment

Question 10

What is the ABCDEF of Identify in the 5 I’s of antimicrobial stewardship?

Answer 10

Abroad
Blood borne virus
Colonised
Diarrhoea and vomiting
Expectorating 
Funny looking rash

Question 11

What can be prescribed for the treatment of herpes simplex virus?

Answer 11

Acyclovir