Antibiotic Drugs Flashcards
(15 cards)
An anti-bacterial drug is a kind of antibiotic that kills bacteria.
True
Anti-bacterial act alone dealing/killing bacteria.
False, Drugs do not act alone in destroying bacteria. Together with natural body defenses, surgical procedures and dressing changes are needed to eliminate infecting bacteria
When two medications are administered together in Antibiotic Combinations, the desired effect may be considerably diminished.
Antagonistic Effect
What type of effect happens in Antibiotic Combinations when one antibiotic boosts the efficacy of the second drug?
Potentiative Effect
What are the Antibiotics that affect the bacterial cell well?
Penicillin and Cephalosporins
Penicillins are not recommended for those who have a history of severe allergies.
True
What is the usual allergic reaction to a Penicillin skin test?
Itching, rash, swelling, hives, and shortness of breath.
Drugs/Antibiotics that affect protein synthesis
Tetracyclines, Macrolides, and Aminoglycosides
Antibiotic are used to treat infections and to help control acne
Tetracyclines
Use with caution in clients with renal disease, as well as in preterm and full-term infants.
Aminoglycosides
Drugs/Antibiotics that affect the urinary tract
SULFONAMIDES, TRIMETHOPRIM, AND FLUOROQUINOLONES
Antimycobacterial, Antiprotozoal, and Antifungal are used to treat
Mycobacterial, Fungal and Parasitic agents
Why Mantoux test is important?
A Mantoux test or Tuberculin skin test is required to prevent major injury or an allergic reaction in the patient.
Define Four types of Mycosis
Systemic, Cutaneous, Subcutaneous, and Superficial
What is the cause of Fungi integumentary infections?
Dermatophytes
