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Chapter 12 : Antiinfective Drugs Flashcards

1
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An agent that inhibits bacterial growth, impedes replication of bacteria, or kills bacteria

A

Antibacterial

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An agent produced by a microorganism or semi-synthetically that has the ability to inhibit the growth of or kill microorganisms

A

Antibiotic

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3
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An agent that kills microorganisms or suppresses their multiplication or growth

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Antimicrobial

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4
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Single-celled microorganisms that usually have a rigid cell wall and a round, rod-like, or spiral shape

A

Bacteria

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5
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An agent with the capability to kill bacteria

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Bactericidal

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6
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An agent that inhibits the growth or reproduction of bacteria

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Bacteriostatic

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7
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Enzymes that reduce the effectiveness of certain antibiotics

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Beta-lactamase

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8
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An agent that cleanses

A

Detergent

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9
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To make free of pathogens or make them inactive

A

Disinfect

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10
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An agent that inhibits the growth of fungi

A

Fungistatic

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11
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Within an artificial environment

A

In vitro

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12
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Within the living body

A

In vivo

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13
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An iodine compound with a longer activity period that results from the combination of iodine and a carrier molecule that releases iodine over time

A

Iodophor

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14
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An organism that is microscopic

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Microorganism

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15
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Toxic to the kidneys

A

Nephrotoxic

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16
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Toxic to the ears

A

Ototoxic

17
Q

An agent capable of killing spores

A

Sporicidal

18
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Rapid breathing

A

Tachypnea

19
Q

An agent that causes harm to the developing fetus

A

Teratogenic

20
Q

Inflammation of a vein associated with a thrombus formation

A

Thrombophlebitis

21
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Gram-positive bacteria stain what color?

A

Blue

22
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Gram-negative bacteria stain what color?

A

Red

23
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____ is approved for use in lactating dairy animals

A

Naxcel

24
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____ can cause staining of teeth in young animals

A

Tetracyclines

25
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____ should never be given intravenously to horses

A

Tetracycline

26
Q

Some aminoglycosides may be ____ (toxic)

A

Ototoxic and nephrotoxic

27
Q

Griseofulvin is used to treat ____

A

Dermatophytosis

28
Q

A drug’s ____ of activity is the range of bacteria affected by its action

A

Spectrum

29
Q

T/F Penicillin G benzathine is a long-acting antibiotic that is approved for use in dairy animals

A

FALSE

30
Q

Clindamycin is classified as a ____

A

Tetracycline

31
Q

Enrofloxacin is classified as a ____

A

Fluoroquinolone

32
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T/F Amphotericin B may be used in treatment of mycotic fungal infections

A

TRUE

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