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What are the classifications of antimicrobials based on structure?

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• B-lactams
• Aminoglycosides
• Tetracyclines
• Sulfonamides
• Fluoroquinolones

These classifications help in identifying the type of antimicrobial based on their chemical structure.

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What is the difference between CIDAL and STATIC antimicrobials?

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CIDAL kill microorganisms; STATIC inhibit growth

CIDAL agents are essential for treating infections in immunocompromised patients, while STATIC agents are not.

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Which antimicrobial classes are considered CIDAL?

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• Beta lactams
• Vancomycin
• Fluoroquinolones
• Aminoglycosides

CIDAL agents are necessary for effective treatment in immunocompromised individuals.

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What are the classifications of antimicrobials based on source?

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• Antibiotics (from microorganisms)
• Non-antibiotics (any other)

This classification distinguishes between natural and synthetic antimicrobials.

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List the classifications of antimicrobials based on organism.

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• Antibacterial
• Antiviral
• Antifungal
• Antiprotozoal
• Antihelmintic

Each classification targets a specific type of pathogen.

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What are the main mechanisms of action for antimicrobials?

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• Cell wall inhibitors
• Protein synthesis inhibitors
• Metabolism inhibitors
• DNA gyrase inhibitors
• Drugs acting on membranes

Understanding the mechanism of action is crucial for effective treatment.

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What are examples of cell wall inhibitors?

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• Fosfomycin
• Beta lactams
• Bacitracin
• Cycloserine
• Vancomycin

These drugs target the bacterial cell wall, disrupting its synthesis.

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Which antimicrobials bind to 30S ribosomes?

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• Aminoglycosides
• Tetracyclines

These agents inhibit protein synthesis by targeting the ribosomal subunit.

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Which antimicrobials bind to 50S ribosomes?

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• Chloramphenicol
• Macrolides
• Clindamycin
• Quinpristin
• Linezolid

These agents also inhibit protein synthesis but target a different ribosomal subunit.

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What are the examples of metabolism inhibitors?

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• Sulfonamides
• Trimethoprim
• Pyrimethamine

These agents interfere with the metabolic processes of microorganisms.

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What are DNA gyrase inhibitors?

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• Fluoroquinolones
• Nalidixic acid

These drugs inhibit an enzyme essential for DNA replication in bacteria.

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Name some drugs that act on membranes.

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• Daptomycin
• Polymyxin B
• Polymyxin E

These agents disrupt the integrity of microbial cell membranes.

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True or False: Anti-microbial drug resistance can be either intrinsic or acquired.

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True

Understanding resistance mechanisms is crucial for effective treatment strategies.

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What is acquired resistance in antimicrobial agents?

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It means earlier the bacteria was sensitive to the drug but later developed resistance.

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What is one mechanism of drug resistance that involves the development of inactivating enzymes?

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Enzymes

Seen in drugs such as Aminoglycosides, B-Lactams, and Chloramphenicol

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What happens in the altered drug target mechanism of drug resistance?

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Bacteria changes the target on which the drug acts

Seen in MRSA, VRSA, and Fluoroquinolones

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What is the role of efflux pumps in drug resistance?

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They push out the drug once it enters the bacteria

Seen in Tetracyclines and Tigecycline

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What is altered metabolism in the context of drug resistance?

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Bacteria start using preformed folic acid

Seen in Sulfonamides

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What does a decrease in permeability refer to in drug resistance?

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It refers to the reduced ability of the drug to enter the bacteria

Seen in Aminoglycosides

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What are the two types of transfer of drug resistance?

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  • Vertical transmission
  • Horizontal transmission
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What is vertical transmission of drug resistance?

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It is the transfer of resistance from one generation to the next generation by mutation.

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What is horizontal transmission of drug resistance?

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It is the transfer of resistance from one bacteria to another in the same generation

Occurs by Conjugation, Transduction, or Transformation

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What is conjugation in bacteria?

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Conjugation is when one bacteria transfers resistance to another through physical contact called sex pilli.

This is the most common method of horizontal transfer.

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What is transduction in the context of bacterial resistance?

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Transduction is the transfer of resistance from one bacteria to another with the help of a virus called bacteriophage.

Bacteriophages are viruses that infect bacteria.

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Define transformation in bacterial resistance.
Transformation is the transfer of resistance by free environmental DNA. ## Footnote This is the least common method of horizontal transfer of drug resistance.
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What is pseudomembranous colitis?
Pseudomembranous colitis is a type of superinfection. ## Footnote It is primarily associated with Clostridium difficile.
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Which bacteria is most commonly involved in pseudomembranous colitis?
Clostridium difficile. ## Footnote This bacterium is a significant cause of antibiotic-associated diarrhea.
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What are the most common antimicrobials implicated in pseudomembranous colitis?
3rd Gen. Cephalosporins, Clindamycin, Fluoroquinolones, Ampicillin, Amoxicillin. ## Footnote These antibiotics can disrupt normal gut flora, leading to overgrowth of C. difficile.
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What is the drug of choice (DOC) for treating pseudomembranous colitis?
Fidaxomicin. ## Footnote Fidaxomicin has low chances of relapse.
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What are alternative treatments for pseudomembranous colitis?
Oral vancomycin, Metronidazole. ## Footnote These alternatives are used if Fidaxomicin is not available or suitable.
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What monoclonal antibody is used against the toxin in pseudomembranous colitis?
Bezlotoxumab. ## Footnote It is used to reduce the risk of recurrence of infection.
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Which bacteria are resistant to cell wall inhibitors?
Mycoplasma, MRSA. ## Footnote These bacteria lack a cell wall, making them resistant to beta-lactam antibiotics.
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What is the first-line treatment for MRSA?
Vancomycin (for treatment). ## Footnote Vancomycin is usually the drug of choice for serious MRSA infections.
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What is the drug of choice for treating Mycoplasma infections?
Macrolides. ## Footnote Macrolides are effective due to their mechanism of action on protein synthesis.
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What combination of drugs is effective against Pseudomonas?
Aminoglycoside + Ceftazidime. ## Footnote This combination is often used for serious infections caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
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What is the treatment for enteric fever?
Ceftriaxone. ## Footnote Ceftriaxone is commonly used for its effectiveness against Salmonella species.
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What is the recommended treatment for anaerobes?
Metronidazole. ## Footnote Metronidazole is effective against various anaerobic bacteria.
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Fill in the blank: Vancomycin is not effective against _______.
Mycoplasma. ## Footnote Mycoplasma lacks a cell wall, making vancomycin ineffective.
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What are the three types of killing mechanisms for bactericidal drugs?
Concentration dependent killing (CDK), Time dependent killing (TDK), Area under curve (AUC) dependent killing (AUC-DK) ## Footnote These mechanisms describe how the effectiveness of antimicrobial agents varies with drug concentration and duration of exposure.
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What characterizes Concentration Dependent Killing (CDK)?
At higher concentration more killing activity, given as a single high dose ## Footnote CDK is typically followed by aminoglycosides (AG) and fluoroquinolones (FQ).
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What characterizes Time Dependent Killing (TDK)?
Killing activity depends on time for which concentration of drugs remains above MBC, given as multiple small doses ## Footnote TDK is typically followed by beta-lactams and vancomycin.
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What is the Post Antibiotic Effect (PAE)?
Time for which bacteria is not able to show growth even when concentration of antimicrobial is below MIC ## Footnote PAE applies to both CIDAL and STATIC drugs.
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Which drugs typically have a short PAE (<90 min) against gram negative bacteria?
B-lactams (except carbapenems) and vancomycin ## Footnote Short PAE indicates a quicker recovery of bacterial growth after antibiotic removal.
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Which drugs typically have a long PAE (>90 min) against gram negative bacteria?
DNA inhibitors (e.g. FQ), Protein synthesis inhibitors (e.g. Tetracyclines, Macrolides, Clindamycin, Aminoglycosides, Carbapenems) ## Footnote Long PAE allows for prolonged antibacterial effect even after the drug concentration falls below the MIC.

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