Deck 2 Antibiotic Drugs Flashcards
Define Four types of Mycosis
Systemic, Cutaneous, Subcutaneous, and Superficial
Why Mantoux test is important?
To avoid a serious injury or an allergic reaction in the patient, a Mantoux test or Tuberculin skin test is necessary.
Antimycobacterial, Antiprotozoal, and Antifungal are used to treat
Mycobacterial, Fungal and Parasitic agents
Antimycobacterial, Antiprotozoal, and Antifungal are used to treat
Mycobacterial, Fungal and Parasitic agents
What is the cause of Fungi integumentary infections?
Dermatophytes
An anti-bacterial drug is a kind of antibiotic that kills bacteria.
True
Anti-bacterial act alone dealing/killing bacteria.
False, drugs cannot eliminate bacteria on their own. Surgery and dressing changes are required in addition to the body’s natural defenses to get rid of infectious microorganisms.
What type of effect happens in Antibiotic Combinations when one antibiotic boosts the efficacy of the second drug?
Potentiative Effect
When two medications are administered together in Antibiotic Combinations, the desired effect may be considerably diminished.
Antagonistic Effect
Penicillins are not recommended for those who have a history of severe allergies.
True
What is the usual allergic reaction to a Penicillin skin test?
Itching, rash, swelling, hives, and shortness of breath.
What are the Antibiotics that affect the bacterial cell well?
Penicillin and Cephalosporins
Antibiotic are used to treat infections and to help control acne
Tetracyclines
Drugs/Antibiotics that affect protein synthesis
Tetracyclines, Macrolides, and Aminoglycosides
Use with caution in clients with renal disease, as well as in preterm and full-term infants.
Aminoglycosides
