Antimicrobials S2 Flashcards
1
Q
What antibiotics act as cell wall inhibitors?
A
Penicillins
Cephalosporins
Polymixins
Bacitracin
2
Q
What antibiotics act as protein synthesis inhibitors?
A
Amino glycosides
Macrolides
3
Q
Which antibiotics act on DNA metabolism?
A
Sulfonamides
Potentiated sulphonamides
Fluoroquinolone
Metronidazole
4
Q
What are beta-lactams?
A
Simple penicillins- penicillin G
Broad spectrum penicillins- ampicillin, amoxicillin, cephalosporins
5
Q
What is the action of B-lactams?
A
They interfere with cross linking in cell wall during growth so the bacteria lyses
6
Q
What are the 5 classes of penicillin agents?
A
Natural Beta-lactamase resistant Aminopenicillins Extended agents Augmented agents