Chapter 12 : Antiinfective Drugs Flashcards
An agent that inhibits bacterial growth, impedes replication of bacteria, or kills bacteria
Antibacterial
An agent produced by a microorganism or semi-synthetically that has the ability to inhibit the growth of or kill microorganisms
Antibiotic
An agent that kills microorganisms or suppresses their multiplication or growth
Antimicrobial
Single-celled microorganisms that usually have a rigid cell wall and a round, rod-like, or spiral shape
Bacteria
An agent with the capability to kill bacteria
Bactericidal
An agent that inhibits the growth or reproduction of bacteria
Bacteriostatic
Enzymes that reduce the effectiveness of certain antibiotics
Beta-lactamase
An agent that cleanses
Detergent
To make free of pathogens or make them inactive
Disinfect
An agent that inhibits the growth of fungi
Fungistatic
Within an artificial environment
In vitro
Within the living body
In vivo
An iodine compound with a longer activity period that results from the combination of iodine and a carrier molecule that releases iodine over time
Iodophor
An organism that is microscopic
Microorganism
Toxic to the kidneys
Nephrotoxic
Toxic to the ears
Ototoxic
An agent capable of killing spores
Sporicidal
Rapid breathing
Tachypnea
An agent that causes harm to the developing fetus
Teratogenic
Inflammation of a vein associated with a thrombus formation
Thrombophlebitis
Gram-positive bacteria stain what color?
Blue
Gram-negative bacteria stain what color?
Red
____ is approved for use in lactating dairy animals
Naxcel
____ can cause staining of teeth in young animals
Tetracyclines
____ should never be given intravenously to horses
Tetracycline
Some aminoglycosides may be ____ (toxic)
Ototoxic and nephrotoxic
Griseofulvin is used to treat ____
Dermatophytosis
A drug’s ____ of activity is the range of bacteria affected by its action
Spectrum
T/F Penicillin G benzathine is a long-acting antibiotic that is approved for use in dairy animals
FALSE
Clindamycin is classified as a ____
Tetracycline
Enrofloxacin is classified as a ____
Fluoroquinolone
T/F Amphotericin B may be used in treatment of mycotic fungal infections
TRUE
