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1
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What is the MOA of the polymyxins?

A

Bind to LPS on bacterial cell wall and disrupt the cell wall.

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2
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Are polymyxins bactericidal or bacteriostatic?

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Bactericidal

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3
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Do polymyxins work on gram (+) and gram (-) bacteria?

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Gram (-)

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4
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Is metronidazole bacteriostatic or bactericidal?

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Bactericidal

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5
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What is the spectrum metronidazole?

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  1. Anaerobes
  2. All protozoa
  3. Anthelminthic
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6
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Which drug will never antagonize another drug?

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Metronidazole

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7
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Which two toxicities are associated with metronidazole?

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  1. Carcinogenesis

2. Peripheral neuropathy

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8
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True or False: The peripheral neuropathy associated with metronidazole toxicity is reversible.

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TRUE

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9
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What is the treatment for peripheral neuropathy associated with metronidazole toxicity?

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Diazepam

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10
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For what is metronidazole used in food animals?

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Metronidazole is BANNED in food animals

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What are the MOA for the nitrofurans?

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  1. Same as metronidazole
  2. Blocks Krebs cycle
  3. Anti-70S
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What is the spectrum of the nitrofurans?

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Anaerobes and aerobes

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What are the 2 toxicities associated with the nitrofurans?

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  1. Same as metronidazole (peripheral neuropathies & carcinogenesis)
  2. Coagulopathies
  3. Cardiotoxic
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14
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What are 2 clinical uses for the nitrofurans?

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  1. Topically for wounds

2. UTIs

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15
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Which of the following is banned in food animals: metronidazole or the nitrofurans?

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BOTH

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16
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What is the MOA of Isoniazid?

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  1. Mycobacterium converts Isoniazid to a free radical
  2. Free radical inhibits mycolic acid synthesis
  3. Mycolic acid is necessary for cell wall synthesis
17
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Is Isoniazid bactericidal or bacteriostatic?

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Bactericidal

18
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What is the spectrum of Isoniazid?

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  1. M.bovis

2. M. tuberculosis

19
Q

What is the #1 choice vs. human tuberculosis?

20
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What are the 2 toxicities associated with Isoniazid?

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  1. Neurotoxicity

2. Hepatitis

21
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Which 3 antibiotics are safe for use in guinea pigs?

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  1. Enrofloxacin
  2. SMZ-TMP
  3. Doxycycline
22
Q

Integrons are transferred by ____.

A

Bacteriophage

23
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Plasmids are transferred by ____.

A

Conjugation

24
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What is the MOA of the bisphosphonates?

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Inhibit DNA relaxase

25
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Are the bisphosphonates bactericidal or bacteriostatic?

A

Bactericidal

26
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Bisphosphonates will only kill bugs with both ____ and ____.

A

Integrons and plasmids

27
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What is used to treat malignant hyperthermia in turkeys?

28
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What is a long-term tranquilizer in horses?

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