Chap 10-12 Pt2 Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
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What is the process called when resistance to one type of drug allows resistance to a similar drug?
A
Cross-resistance
2
Q
What term refers to the range of pathogen types that a given drug is effective against?
A
Spectrum of activity
3
Q
What is the assessment of a drug to determine its benefits versus the risks called?
A
Therapeutic index
4
Q
Who first used Prontosil, a dye, as an antibiotic?
A
Domagk
5
Q
What do you call a disease that is generally present in a given population?
A
Endemic
6
Q
What is the term for a relationship in which one organism benefits and the other is harmed?
A
Parasitism
7
Q
The degree or extent of disease-evoking power that a microorganism has is referred to as _______.
A
Virulence
