Ch 37 Antibiotic Principles Flashcards
1
Q
minimal inhibitory concentration
A
lowest concentration of drug that inhibits bacterial growth
used to define susceptibility
2
Q
concentration dependent killing rate
A
lowest concentration of drug that kills bacteria
3
Q
post antibiotic effect
A
persistent inhibition of bacterial growth after antibacterial drug is removed
4
Q
antagonistic therapy
A
combined effect is less than either drug alone
5
Q
additive effect
A
combined effect is equal to the sum of independent effects
6
Q
synergistic effect
A
combined effect is greater than the sum of independent effects
