Inhibitors of cell wall synthesis (abtcs) Flashcards
1
Q
inhibitors of cell wall synthesis: good for only G+?
A
methicillin
vancomycin
2
Q
inhibitors of cell wall synth: name drugs (6)
A
penicillins cephalosporins carbapenems monobactams vancomycin bacitracin
3
Q
inhibitors of cell wall synth: name the beta lactams
A
penicillins (methicillin, amoxicillin, carbenicillin, piperacillin, tixarcillin)
cephalosporins
carbapenems
monobactams
4
Q
inhibitors of cell wall synth: cidal?
A
all of them!
5
Q
inhibitors of cell wall synth: time dependent?
A
all of them! (except maybe bacitracin not sure)
6
Q
What drug is the best choice for a c. diff infection?
A
vancomycin
if that doesn’t work, try metronidazole
7
Q
Which penicillin is resistant to beta lactamases?
A
methicillin (but MRSA uh oh–due to altered PBPs)
8
Q
inhibitors of cell wall synth: good for G- only?
A
monobactams (good for g- anaerobes including pseudomonas)
