antimicrobials: family tree Flashcards
1
Q
inhibitor of cell wall synthesis
A
- pencillins
- cephalosporins
- other inhibitors of a cell wall synthesis
2
Q
bacterial inhibitors of protein synthesis
A
aminoglycosides
3
Q
bacteriostatic inhibitor of protein synthesis
A
macroilids
tetracyclines
4
Q
interferes of bacterial dan and ran synthesis
A
fluroquinolones
antiprotozoles
5
Q
antimetabolites
A
sulfonamides
trimethoprim
6
Q
bacterial cell membrane disrupts
A
antifungals
7
Q
classification of antimicrobial meds
A
narrow spectrum: kills specific bacteria
broad spectrum: kills off all including good bacteria
bacteriostatic
8
Q
identification of causative agent
A
- gram stain: put dye on it
- culture: wherever symptoms are
- sensitivity/ resistance
9
Q
combination therapy
A
give them all
- touch on system
10
Q
prophylaxis
A
- give just in case
- everyone gets antibiotics an hour before incision
