Kumar's Final Review - Anti-Microbials - AH Flashcards

All the highlighted material from Kumar's review of Anti-microbials and nothing else.

1
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Name the 5 major categories of Antimicrobials based on MOA

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  1. Folic Acid synthesis inhibitors, 2. Beta-lactam antibiotics, 3. Protein Synthesis inhibitors (30s/50s) 4. Nucleic acid synthesis inhibitors, 5. Misc. (cell wall, nucleic acid synthesis 20s, cell membrane)
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Sulfonamides MOA?

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PABA analoge: Inhibit folic acid synthesis by irreversibly blocking dihydroperoic acid

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Metabolism for Sulfonamides?

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metabolized in liver (also in lungs). Acetylation = major pathway (poor in dogs)

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*What happens as a result of poor acetylation of sulfunamides in dogs?

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*Urine precipitates = crystalluria (Tx by alkalizing the urine)

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Which class of sulfonamides exerts local action on the GIT?

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Enteric sulfonamides (not absorbed in the GIT)

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What are some examples of enteric sulfonamides and what are they used for?

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Sulfasalazine – colitis in dogs. Sulfaquinoxaline – coccidiosis in chickens. Sulfacetamide – eye (neutral pH)

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What are the topical sulfonamides?

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Silver sulfadiazine and Mafenide

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Sulfonamide breed sensitivities ?

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Dobermans → polyarthritis, fever, cutaneous eruptions, hepatitis. Duck&Dog → hypoglycemia (decreased thyroid hormone production)

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What are potentiated sulfonamides?

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Combination of sulfonamide and diaminopyrimidine

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What is the spectrum for potentiated sulfonamides?

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Broad spectrum, bacteriaCIDAL – synergisism between sulfonamides and diaminopyrimidine

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Prep of potentiated sulfonamides has what ratio?

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Sulfamethoxazole + Trimethoprim (5:1)

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Side effect of potentiated sulfonamides in dogs?

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Reversible hypothyroidism

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Sulfonamide Immunological SE?

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Heptaic necrosis, Keratoconjumctivitis Sicca

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List 3 Diaminopyrimidines and how they are used

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Primethamine – protozoa. Trimethoprim – used with sulfonamides (5 sulfa:1 trimeth). Ormethoprim – ruminants

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Major categories of Beta-lactam antibiotics?

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Penicillin, Chephalosporin, Carbapenems, Monobactam

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Beta-lactam MOA?

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Inhibits cell wall synthesis via penicillin binding protein interference – bactericidal action

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What are the natural Penicillins?

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Penicillin V/G

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How is Penicillin V administered?

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Oral (acid stable)

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Penicillin G drugs

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Benzathine and Procaine

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How is procaine and procaine formulations administered?

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Only by parenteral route, no IV (procaine → IM)

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What is the admin route that prolongs Benzathine action?

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Reposatory prep. Lasts for 7days

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SE of Procaine?

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Anaphylaxis and CNS in guinea pigs and chinchillas. Excitement in horses.

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List the Semi-Synthetic Penicillins with good oral absorption

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Oxacillin Cloxacillin and DicIoxacillin (all are acid stable)

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List the semi-synthetic B-lactamase sensitive Penicillins

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Amoxicillin and Ampicillin

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Which B-lactamase sensitive drug is more orally bio-available?

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Amoxicillin

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Which B-lactamase sensitive drug is a prodrug?

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Ampicillin

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<p>Spectrum of action for extended spectrum penicillins?</p>

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<p>Anti-pseudomonal </p>

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How are extended spectrum penicillins administered?

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Parenterally w/ B-lactamase inhibitors

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List 5 ext. spec. penicillins

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Azlocillin, Carbenicillin, Mezlocillin, Ticarcillin, Piperacillin

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30
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List the beta-lactamase inhibitors

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Clavulanic acid, Sulbactam

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Beta-lactamase inhibitor MOA?

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Competative inhibitor of B-lactamase binding sites.

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32
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Where do cephalosporins accumulate?

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in the extracellular fluid

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33
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What 1st generation cephalosporin is administered via parenteral route to small animals?

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Cefazolin

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Which Cephalosporin has the broadest spectrum of action, is most potent and is stable against B-lactamase?

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Cefeprim

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35
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Other B-lactams that are not susceptible to B-lactamase enzyme degredation?

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Carbapenems and Monobactams

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36
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What is the spectrum of Carbapenems?

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Broad

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37
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List the 2 Carbapenems

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Imipenem and Meropenem

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38
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<p>Give the Monobactama drug and when it is used?</p>

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<p>Aztreonam – used in patients allergic to penicillin</p>

39
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2 drug groups that are 30s protein synthesis inhibitors

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Aminoglycosides and Tetracyclines

40
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Name 3 drug groups that are 50s protein synthesis inhibitors

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Macrolides, Lincosamides, Chloramphenical

41
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<p>Which of the protein synthesis inhibitors is bacteriaCIDAL? What are the rest?</p>

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<p>Aminoglycosides are -CIDAL, the rest are -STATIC</p>

42
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What is the spectrum of action for aminoglycosides?

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Narrow spectrum – kills G-ve Aerobic bacteria

43
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List 2 Aminoglycosides

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Amikacin: Broadest spectrum. Paromomycin: G-ve and G+ve, protozoans

44
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<p>Why is a single does of Aminoglycoside drugs efficacious?</p>

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<p>Has biphasic penetration via concentration dependent passive diffusion via porin channels. → post antibiotic effect</p>

45
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How are aminoglycocides administered?

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Parenterally – 100% BA. Not given orally due to low BA

46
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Where in the body do aminoglycosides tend to bind?

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Inner ear and renal cortex

47
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Vd of Aminoglycosides?

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Extracellular. Vd is increased in lean/ cachectic animals

48
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Aminoglycoside toxicity?

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Nephrotoxic to cortex (excretion without metabolism) Ototoxicity – reversible. Neuromuscular Blockade

49
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Which tetracycline is best absorbed in the GIT (orally)

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Doxycycline

50
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Are natural Tetracyclines metabolized?

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No

51
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List the natural Tetracyclines

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Tetracycline, Chlortetracyclin, Oxytetracycline

52
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How is Oxy administered?

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Oral or parenteral

53
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List the semi-Synthetic Tetracyclines

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Minocycline, Doxycycline

54
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How is minocycline metabolized?

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Oxidation

55
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Where is Doxy absorbed and why?

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Lipid soluble (80-90% protein binding) → large intestine → is excreted in bile

56
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What animal does Doxy kill?

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Fatal in horses due to alterations to GIT flora

57
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Adverse reactions of Chloramphenicol?

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affects mammalian ribosome → reversible BM suppression, inhibition of mammalian mitochondrial synthesis.

58
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What should you never give with Chloramphenicol?

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Macrolides

59
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Vd of Chloramphenicol?

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Wide volume of distribution: eye, CNS, heart, lung, prostate, salivary glands, liver& spleen. Crosses the placental barrier and is in milk.

60
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How is Chloramphenicol metabolized?

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Glucoronidation – (cats = slow)

61
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Why might you go to jail for administering chloramphenicol?

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If you give it to food animals

62
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<p>While Chloramphenicol in food animals will land you in jail, what derivatives can be given to FA?</p>

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<p>Thiamphenicol or Florfenicol</p>

63
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MOA of Florfenicol?

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Inhibits peptidyl transferase enzyme

64
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What is florfenicol more resistant to?

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Bacterial resistance

65
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Microlide Drugs (5)

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Erythromycin, Tylosin, Tilmicosin, Tiamulin, Azithromycin

66
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<p>What is Erythromycin used to Tx?</p>

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<p>Campylobacter jejuni in dogs</p>

67
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Which Macrolide Is fatal to horses but can be used to Tx mycoplasma?

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Tylosin

68
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What Macrolide treats respiratory infections due to high conc in lung tissues?

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Tilmicosin

69
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What is a SE of Tilmicosin?

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Cardiotoxic if given via IV

70
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Tiamulin is used to treat what?

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Pinkeye, Mycoplasma

71
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Which microlide has PAE?

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Azithromycin

72
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<p>What do you not combine with Lincosamides?</p>

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<p>Macrolides</p>

73
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MOA of Clindamycin?

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Blocks translocation process of bacterial protein synthesis

74
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What is Clindamycin used to Tx?

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G-ve anaerobes and T. gondii

75
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SE of lincomycin?

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Enterocolitis in rabbits, horses and ruminats = fatal

76
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MOA of Flouroquinolones?

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DNA synthesis inhibition via Topoisomerase II

77
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SE of flouroquinolones in the CNS?

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Excitement (GABA) – don’t give to animals with seziers

78
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Flouroquinolones Adverse Effects

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CNS excitement via GABA → don’t give to animals with seizures. Arthropathy from chelation of MG. Retinal degeneration in cats. Accumulates in phagocytic cells.

79
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Flouroquinolone drug?

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Enrofloxacin → Tx pyoderma, ehrlichiosis

80
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MOA of metronidazole?

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DNA inhibition – is reduced by oxidoreductase enzyme in mitochondria → impairs bacterial DNA structure → cidal

81
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Metronidazole metabolism?

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Ocidoreductase enzyme

82
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<p>Metronidazole treats what microbes?</p>

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<p>protozoans and anaerobes</p>

83
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MOA of rifampin?

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Inhibits DNA dependent RNA synthesis

84
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Why do you combine Rifampin with other drugs?

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Susceptible to bacterial resistance. Add other drugs to avoid resistance

85
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Which Antimicrobial drugs should not be used in Food producing animals?

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Chloramphenicol –> aplastic anemia. Metronidazole → carcinogenic. Nitrofuran → furazolidone carcinogenic. Vancomycin

86
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What antimicrobial is a growth promoter and prophylaxis in swine?

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Carabadox (suppresses aldosterone production)

87
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Drug used to Tx UTI in acidic urine?

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Methnamine (do not give with sulfonamides)

88
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Polymyxin B MOA?

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Cationic, binds to phopholipids and disrupts cell membrane

89
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<p>What is given to sterilize the bowel before surgery? </p>

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<p>Polymyxin B. Is also a topical</p>

90
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What antimicrobials are associated with aplastic anemia?

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Sulfonamides and Chloramphenicols

91
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Which antimicrobials reach the CNS/Brain

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Chloramphenicol, Clindamycin, Metronidazole, Pot. Sulfonamides, Cephalosporin

92
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Which antimicrobials are narrow spectrum?

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Beta lactams, Aminoglycosides, polymyxins

93
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Which antimicrobials are bacteriostatic?

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Sulfonamides, Diaminopyrimidines, tetracyclines, Chloramphenicol, Macrolides and Lincosamides