Definitions Flashcards
1
Q
Bactericidal
A
Antimicrobial that kills bacteria
Penicillins
2
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Bacteriostatic
A
Antimicrobial that inhibits growth of bacteria
Erythromycin
3
Q
MIC (Minimal Inhibitory Concentration)
A
Minimum concentration of antimicrobial needed to inhibit visible growth of a given organism
4
Q
MBC (Minimal Bactericidal Concentration)
A
Minimum concentration of the antimicrobial needed to kill a given organism
5
Q
Sensitive
A
Inhibited or killed by levels of antimicrobial available at the site of infection
6
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Resistant
A
Not inhibited or killed by levels of antimicrobial available at the site of infection
