Tetracyclines Flashcards
1
Q
Tetracyclines target what part of bacteria?
A
The 30s subunit of the ribosome
2
Q
Tetracycline has how many rings?
A
4
3
Q
Tetracyclines should not be used in what patient populations?
A
Children and pregnant women
4
Q
Tetracyclines typically cover what types of bacteria
A
Gram (+) including VRE and MRSA; anaerobes; gram (-) except pseudomonas and decreased effectiveness for proteus and providencia
5
Q
The niche application of tetracyclines is
A
Chlamydia, mycoplasma, spirochetes, rickettsia
6
Q
Side effects of the tetracyclines include
A
Stained teeth, Ca2+ inactivation (also AL, FE, ZN), photosensitivity, and esophagitis, N/V
