ch 10 Flashcards
1
Q
prebiotics
A
nutrients that encourage the growth of beneficial microbes in the intestine
2
Q
narrow spectrum
A
drugs that target a specific group
3
Q
tetracycline
A
drug that blocks the attachment of tRNA on the A site
4
Q
semisynthetic
A
drugs that are chemically modified in the lab after being isolated from natural sources
5
Q
polymyxin B
A
drug that targets cell membranes
6
Q
ciprofloxacin
A
drug that inhibits DNA helicases
7
Q
probiotics
A
can replace microbes lost during antimicrobial therapy
8
Q
prophylaxis
A
use of a drug to prevent infection of a person at risk
9
Q
selectively toxic
A
kill or inhibit microbial cells without damaging host tissues
10
Q
broad spectrum
A
drugs that are effective against more than one bacteria
11
Q
penicilin
A
drug that targets the cell wall
