Antimicrobic Agents (pt5) Flashcards
1
Q
What are the Inhibitors of bacterial metabolism?
A
Sulfonamides, Trimethoprim, Azoles
2
Q
Which inhibitor of bacterial metabolism inhibits folic acid synthesis by competing for precursor molecules?
A
Sulfonamides
3
Q
Which inhibitor of bacterial metabolism competitively interferes with folic acid production by inhibiting a metabolic enzyme?
A
Trimethoprim
4
Q
Which inhibitor of bacterial metabolism inhibits synthesis of ergosterol, a key structural molecule of fungal cell membranes?
A
Azoles