Chapter 9: Antibiotics Flashcards
Aerobic
Bacteria that depend on oxygen
Anaerobic
Bacteria that survive without oxygen, which are often seen when blood flow is cut off to an area of the body
Antibiotic
Chemical that is able to inhibit the growth of specific bacteria or cause the death of susceptible bacteria.
Gram-Negative
Bacteria that accept a negative stain and are frequently associated with infections of the genitourinary or GI tract.
Gram-Positive
Bacteria that take a positive stain and are frequently associated with infections of the respiratory and soft tissues
Synergistic
Drugs that work together to increase drug effectiveness
Antibiotics that are used together to increase their effectiveness and limit the associated adverse effects are said to be?
Synergistic
A bacteriostatic substance is one that
Prevents the growth of specific bacteria that are sensitive to the substance
Gram-negative bacteria are mostly found. . .
In the GI and GU tracts
An aminoglycoside antibiotic might be the drug of choice in treating
Serious infections caused by susceptible strains of gram-negative bacteria
Which is NOT a caution for the use of Cephalosporins?
Allergy to aspirin
The Fluoroquinolones
Are widely used to treat gram-positive infections
Cipro, a widely used antibiotic, is an example of
A fluoroquinolone
A patient receiving a fluoroquinolone should be cautioned to anticipate
Photosensitivity
The goal of antibiotic therapy is
To reduce the number of invading bacteria so that the immune system can deal with the infection
