Antibiotics

Question 1

Gram - stains what color?

Answer 1

Pink/red

Question 2

Gram + stains what color?

Answer 2

Blue/purple

Question 3

-cidal =

Answer 3

Bacterial killing

Question 4

-static =

Answer 4

Inhibits bacteria growth

Question 5

Broad spectrum =

Answer 5

Kills both gram + and -

Question 6

Narrow spectrum =

Answer 6

Only gram + or only gram -

Question 7

MIC stands for what?

Answer 7

Minimum inhibitory concentration

Question 8

What does MIC mean?

Answer 8

The smallest concentration effective against microbes

Question 9

Kirby-bauer test

Answer 9

Uses abx discs in an incubated plate of bacteria to test what abx affects bacteria

Question 10

Beta lactamase

Answer 10

Enzyme created by bacteria to break down beta lactam ring

Question 11

Potentiated drug

Answer 11

Combo of drugs that enhances effects of both drugs

Question 12

Cell wall agent abx

Answer 12

Penicillins, cephalosporins, polypeptides, glycopeptides, carbapenems, monobactams

Question 13

Two narrow spectrum, naturally occurring penicillins

Answer 13

Pen G and V

Question 14

Or penicillin that doesn’t require being given on an empty stomach

Answer 14

Amoxicillin

Question 15

Broad spectrum penicillins

Answer 15

ampicillin
amoxicillin
piperacillin
carbenicillin
ticarcillin

Question 16

Penicillins are more effective against gram + or gram - bacteria?

Answer 16

Gram +

Question 17

Example of potentiated penicillin

Answer 17

Clavamox

Question 18

How are cephalosporins classified

Answer 18

4 Generations

Question 19

How do the 4 cephalosporin generations work?

Answer 19

The greater the generation, the more broad spectrum and more se

Question 20

Beta lactimase resistant penicillins

Answer 20

oxacillin
dicloxacillin
cloxacillin
nafcillin

Question 21

Generic examples of cephalosporins

Answer 21

cefazolin
cephalexin
cefpime

Question 22

In companion animal medicine, bacitracin is used by what route of admin?

Answer 22

Topical

Question 23

What antibiotic is rarely used in nonhuman species so that we don’t help build resistance

Answer 23

Vancomycin

Question 24

What are the first generation cephalosporins

Answer 24

cefadroxil
cefazolin
cephalexin

Question 25

What are the second generation cephalosporins

Answer 25

cefoxitin | cefaclor

Question 26

What are third generation cephalosporins

Answer 26

ceftiofur | cefovecin sodium

Question 27

What are the fourth generation cephalosporins

Answer 27

cefepime

Question 28

imipenem and meropenem belong in what group

Answer 28

carbapenems

Question 29

aztreonam belongs in what group

Answer 29

Monobactams

Question 30

Oral penicillin liquids are only good for what period of time after reconstitution?

Answer 30

7-14 days

Question 31

Are cephalosporins broad or narrow spectrum

Answer 31

Broad

Question 32

What prefix would help you identify cephalosporin

Answer 32

Ceph- or Cef-

Question 33

Are cephalosporins bactericidal or bacteriostatic

Answer 33

Bactericidal

Question 34

Are penicillins bactericidal or bacteriostatic

Answer 34

Bactericidal

Question 35

Some examples of improper use of abx

Answer 35

Improper dosing Not using correctly (skipping, not giving) Using abx for a viral issue

Question 36

After reconstitution where should you store most penicillins

Answer 36

Fridge

Question 37

Most common adverse se of penicillins

Answer 37

GI upset

Question 38

In large animal, what's the most common way to admin bacitracin?

Answer 38

Feed or water additive