inhibition of nucleic acid synthesis Flashcards
1
Q
What is trimethroprim used for?
A
UTI’s.
2
Q
Trimethroprim and sulfamethoxazole together are called?
A
Co-trimoxazole. Used in chest infections to prevent C.diff development.
3
Q
Which antibiotic provides the only possible oral treatment of gram negative Pseudomonas?
A
Quinolones. Also used for staph and strep (gram positive).
4
Q
What is used for lower UTI infections?
A
Nitrofuratoin.
5
Q
Why can ciproflaxacin not be used in children?
A
May interfere with cartilage growth. It is a fluoroquinolone that is used for gram negative infection.
6
Q
What does levofloxacin treat?
A
Community-acquired pneumonia (Mycoplasma pneumoniae).
7
Q
What is metronidazole used for?
A
Anaerobic bacteria, gram positive or negative. Can treat C.diff.
