Definitions Flashcards
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Bactericidal
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an antimicrobial that kills bacteria
2
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Bacteriostatic
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an antimicrobial that inhibits bacterial growth
3
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Sensitive
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when an organism is killed/inhibited by antimicrobials present at the site of infection
4
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Resistant
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when an organism is not killed/inhibited by antimicrobials present at the site of infection
5
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MIC
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Minimal inhibitory concentration - minimum concentration requires to inhibit the visible growth of a bacteium
6
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MBC
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Minimal bactericidal concentration - minimum concentration required to kill a bacterium
7
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Topical
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applied to the surface (skin/mucous membranes)
8
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Systemic
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Taken internally (orally/parenterally)
9
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Parenteral
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intra-venous/intra-muscular administration, occasionally subcutaneously
