pharmacology Flashcards

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bacteriostatic antibiotics

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prevent growth of bacteria (static unmoving)

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bactericidal antibiotics

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cause bacteria death (suicidal)

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3
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anaerobe

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is an organism that doesnt require oxygen to survive

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4
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aerobe

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requires oxygen for growth (aer=air)

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5
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penicillin

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treats pneumonia, cellulitis, utis
side effects: nausea abdominal, skin rash, throat closes, yacking, diarrhea. nasty D

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6
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cephalosporins

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used to treat pneumonia, skin, uti
side effects nasty d

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7
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metronidazole

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brand name is flagyl (flag)

indications:
-trichomoniasis intestinal ameniasis giardiasis c difficile anaerobic infections and antibiotic associated colitis.
-bacterial vaginosis
-h. pylori infection
-intra abdominal infections

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