Antibiotic Drugs Flashcards
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It is antiprotozoal drugs. Indicated for the treatment of bacterial infections, which include anaerobic protozoal infections as well as helminthic infections.
Metronidazole
These drugs are very specific in terms of which worms they can kill.
Anti-helminthic drugs
It destroys the worm’s cytoplasm, rendering it immobile and killing it.
Albendazole
All of these are synthetic compounds that perform by preventing viral replication.
Antiviral drugs
These medications are either produced naturally or manufactured.
Antibiotics drugs
This is used two nonliving objects.
Disinfectants
It happens when antibiotics reduce or eliminate the normal bacterial flora.
Superinfection
This is the drug of choice for syphilis caused by Spirochete Treponema Pallidum.
Penicillin
penicillins are contraindicated for a client who have a severe history of _____.
Allergies
It is a bioassay performed on the skin which detects presence of allergen.
Skin testing
In a skin test, there are two types of reactions. Itching, redness, and hives at any penicillin testing site confirms penicillin allergy. This type of reaction indicates
Position reaction
Due to significant tooth discoloration in children under the age of eight, pregnant and lactating mothers are not given this drug.
Tetracyclines
What are the three antibiotics that have an effect on protein synthesis?
Tetracyclines
Macrolides
Aminoglycosides
It’s a type of antibiotic. Individuals who are allergic to penicillin can take it.
Erythromycin
Most common aminoglycosides are;
Amikacin
Gentamicin
Tobramycin
It kills bacteria by altering their DNA, but has no effect on human DNA.
Quinolones
It inhibit bacterial growth by preventing synthesis of folic acid
Sulfonamides and trimethoprim
Type vaccination is administered to newborns who are at risk of contracting tuberculosis (TB).
Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG)
It acts by inhibiting the amino acid involved in the synthesis of cell walls.
Cycloserine
Patients with weaker immune system such as organ implant recipients, taking immunosuppressive therapy, cancer and AIDS patients are at risk for ____.
Mycosis
