Ch 9 Antibiotics

Question 1

Aerobic

Answer 1

Bacteria that depend on oxygen for survival

Question 2

Anaerobic

Answer 2

Bacteria that survive without oxygen which are often seen when blood flow is cut off to an area of the body

Question 3

Antibiotic

Answer 3

Chemical that is able to inhibit the growth of specific bacteria or cause the death of susceptible bacteria

Question 4

Graham negative

Answer 4

Bacteria that accept a negative stain and are frequently associated with infection of the genitourinary or gastrointestinal tract

Question 5

Gram-positive

Answer 5

Bacteria that take a positive staining and are frequently associated with infections of the respiratory tract and soft tissues

Question 6

Synergistic

Answer 6

Drugs that work together to increase drug effectiveness