pharmacology Flashcards
1
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bacteriostatic antibiotics
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prevent growth of bacteria (static unmoving)
2
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bactericidal antibiotics
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cause bacteria death (suicidal)
3
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anaerobe
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is an organism that doesnt require oxygen to survive
4
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aerobe
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requires oxygen for growth (aer=air)
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
6
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cephalosporins
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used to treat pneumonia, skin, uti
side effects nasty d
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