Intro page ABX Flashcards
What dosage range is suggested for Penicillins according to the antibiotic classes chart?
~80-90 mcs per kigs
Which antibiotic class is associated with ‘Pure/natural’ penicillins?
Penicillins
Name a class of antibiotics that inhibits protein synthesis.
Aminoglycosides, Macrolides, Tetracyclines, Nitrofurans, Clindamycin
Which antibiotic classes act by inhibiting cell wall synthesis?
Penicillins, Cephalosporins, Vancomycin, Bacitracin, Isoniazid
What is the mechanism of action of Rifampin according to the chart?
Inhibition of nucleic acid synthesis: Inhibition of RNA polymerase
What is the unique characteristic of the last generation of cephalosporins?
Almost completely gram-negative coverage
Which classes of antibiotics are known for having multiple mechanisms of action (MOAs)?
Nitrofurans, Nitroimidazole
How are cephalosporins grouped in the mnemonic provided?
Into 5 generations
What does the acronym ‘FAPHA’ stand for in the context of cephalosporin antibiotics?
First generation cephalosporins (Cefazolin, Cefadroxil, Cephalexin, Cephalothin, Cephapirin, Cephradine)
Which generation of cephalosporins is represented by the mnemonic ‘ONETT/MME’?
Third generation