Shared Flashcard Set

Details

Antibiotics One
bacteriostatic verses cidal etc.
5
Medical
Professional
04/24/2013

Additional Medical Flashcards

 


 

Cards

Term
Bacteriocidal drugs
Definition
Very Finely Proficient At Cell Murder
vanco, floro, pene, amino, cephla, metro

static = ESCTaTiC = erythro, clinda, sulfa, trimeth, tetra, chloram
Term
time dependant killing antibiotic
Definition
keep above MIC as long as possible
Term
concentration dependent killing Antibiotic
Definition
best @ higher max short time
(gentamycin)
uses pulse dosing
Term
common resistance mechanisms
Definition
1. bacterial enzyme inactivates antiB
2. alteration of antibiotic target.
3. increased efflux or decreased influx through porins
Term
Important prophylaxis
Definition
surgical - cephlasporins
immunocompromised - macrolides
ciprofloxacin - exporsure to meningitis
Supporting users have an ad free experience!