Antibiotic Drugs Flashcards
(10 cards)
increases permeability of the cell
membrane of the worm which causes dislodgement on the site of residence which they are then killed by the host
Praziquantel
Five Mechanisms of Antibacterial Action?
1)
inhibition of bacterial cell-wall synthesis; 2)
alteration of membrane permeability
3) inhibition of protein synthesis
4) inhibition of the synthesis of bacterial RNA and DNA
5) interference with metabolism within the cell
Tetracyclines should be?
taken on an empty stomach with a full glass of water
Amphotericin B is highly toxic and should be reserved for?
severe life-threatening fungal infections only
Penicillins are contraindicated for clients
who have?
severe history of allergies
Antibiotics affecting Protein Synthesis
-Tetracyclines
-Macrolides
-Aminoglycosides
Antimalarial Drugs should be take with with meals to prevent?
Gi distress
Thorough diet history if required for patients taking?
anti-helminthic drugs
Antiviral Drugs are chemicals that?
kill or suppress virus by either destroying virions or inhibiting their ability to replicate
ANTITUBERCULOSIS MEDICATIONS/ ANTIMYCOBACTERIUM
Drugs used to treat infections caused by Mycobacterium bacterial species