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1
Q

Prontosil

A

First antibacterial
Sulfa Drug
Converted by the body to sulfanilamide
Used to treat bacterial infections

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2
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Name the three Sulfonamides

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Prontosil
Sulfamethoxazole
Silver Sulfadiazine

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3
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Name the four Penicillins

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Penicillin
Ampicillin
Amoxicillin
Piperacillin

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4
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What was the first penicillin compound that was isolated?

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Ampicillin

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5
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What is the new/broader spectrum penicillin agent?

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Piperacillin

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6
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What is another name for Cephalexin.

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Keflex

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7
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What was the first generation cephalosporin commonly used for staph, strep, and urinary tract infections

A

cephalaxin (keflex)

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8
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Another name for Cerfuroxmine?

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Ceftin

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9
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What is Ceftin?

A

Antibacterial
Treat Bacterial Infections

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10
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What is another name for Ceftriaxone?

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Rocephin

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11
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What does Rocephin treat?

A

Bacterial infections
Antibacterial

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12
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What is Imipenem?

A

Antibacterial
Treat bacterial infections

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13
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What is meropenem?

A

Antibacterial
Treat bacterial infections

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14
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What are the two carbapenems?

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Imipenem
Meropenem

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15
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What is a monobactam medication?

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Aztreonam

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16
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What is a B-lactamase inhibitor given with B/ lactams to combat bacterial resistance

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Clavulanic Acid

17
Q

What three medications are used to treat more complex bacterial infections that have developed resistance to other agents and are most commonly used in injectable form?

A

Imipenem
Meropenem

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