Exam 2

Question 0

Drug that disrupts cytoplasmic membranes of gram-negatives. It’s toxic to human kidneys.

Answer 0

Polymyxin

Question 1

Drugs that disrupt cytoplasmic membranes, but specifically inhibit ergosterol synthesis.

Answer 1

Azoles and Allyamines

Question 2

Drug that inhibits metabolic pathways, but specifically interferes with the metabolism of malaria parasites.

Answer 2

Quinolones

Question 3

Antiviral agents that inhibit metabolic pathways, but specifically prevent viral uncoating.

Answer 3

Amantadine and Rimantadine

Question 4

Drugs that inhibit nucleic acid synthesis, but specifically act against DNA gyrase.

Answer 4

Quinolones and Fluoroquinolones

Question 5

This type of inhibition is most often used against viruses and it’s effective against rapidly dividing cancer cells.

Answer 5

Inhibition of Nucleic Acid Synthesis

Question 6

A disease acquired in a health care facility.

Answer 6

Nosocomial

Question 7

Infections that are a direct result of medical procedure or treatment, such as surgery.

Answer 7

Iatrogenic

Question 8

Viruses:

Caused by Epstein-Barr (a kind of herpes) - related to Mono

Answer 8

Burkitt’s Lymphoma

Question 9

Viruses:

Cancers caused by a virus (________ Lymphoma)

Answer 9

Hodgkin’s Disease/Lymphoma

Question 10

Viruses:

aka HHV-8 (Human Herpes Virus 8) - associated with AIDS

Answer 10

Kaposi’s Disease

Question 11

Viruses:

Related to HPV

Answer 11

Cervical Cancer