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Ch. 10 Controlling Microbial Growth in the Body
The chapter focuses on the use of Antimicrobial Drugs (Antibiotics, Semisynthetics, synthetics)
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04/09/2011

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Term
The antimicrobial or agent: Penicillin
affects the pathogen by...
Definition
Inhibiting cell wall synthesis
Term
The antimicrobials: Chloramphenicol, Erythromycin, Tetracyclines, and Streptomycin
affect the pathogen by...
Definition
Inhibiting protein synthesis by acting on 70s ribosomes.
Term
The antimicrobial agents: Polymyxin b affects the pathogen by...
Definition
Causing injury to plasma membranes or disrupting cytoplasmic membranes (both mean the same thing)
Term
The antimicrobials: Rifampin and Quinolones affect the pathogen by...
Definition
Inhibiting nucleic synthesis or inhibiting the replication of DNA (both mean the same thing)
Term
The agent sulfanilamide affects the pathogen by...
Definition
Acting as antimetabolites by competively inhibiting enzyme activity (inhibiting general metabolic pathways)
Term
The agent: ARILDONE affects the pathogen
Definition
By blocking the viruses attachment to its host
Term
Synergism
Definition
describes the interplay between drugs that results in efficacy that exceeds the efficacy of either drug alone. Some drug combination are antagonistic.
Term
Macrolides such as _____1____ block the movement of ___2____?
And are therefore categorized as inhibiting ________3________ .
Definition
1.Erythromycin
2.messenger RNA
3. protein synthesis
Term
Aminoglycosides like st-____1____ cause a change in the shape of the smaller 30s _____2______, resulting in misreading of mRNA and insertion of incorrect amino acids.
And therefore should be categorized as _______3_______ in regards to how it combats pathogens.
Definition
1. Streptomycin
2.ribosome subunits
3.protein inhibitors
Term
The substrate para-aminobenzoic acid or PABA plays what role in a bacteria?
Definition
PABA is the substrate used in the metabolic pathway of a bacteria to create folic acid, a necessary coenzyme used in the synthesis of nucleic acid. Recall that humans do not synthesize folic acid instead we acquire it from our diet.
Term
How does the drug sulfonamide interfere with a bacterias metabolic pathway?
Definition
Sulfa drugs block a step in folic acid synthesis by acting as a competitive inhibitor to PABA.
Term
Synthetic drugs called _______1_______ and _______2_______ block _______3_________ in bacterial DNA.
Definition
1. Quinolones
2. Fluoroquinolones
3. DNA gyrase
Term
The drug rifampin binds to RNA ______1______ and can be used to block ______2________.
And as such should be categorized as inhibiting _______3________, in regards to how it fights pathogens.
Definition
1. Polymerase
2. transcription
3. DNA replication
Term
Which of the following is a good target for a chemotherapeutic used to treat a bacterial infection?

a.bacterial ribosomes
b. the peptidoglycan cell wall
c. DNA gyrase
d. A,B, and C are all good targets
e. none of the above
Definition
d.
Term
Which chemotherapeutic agent interferes with the integrity of the bacterial cytoplasmic membrane?
a. tetracycline
b. chloramphenicol
c. polymyxin
d. streptomycin
Definition
c.
Term
Which chemotherapeutic agent blocks the formation of peptide crosslinks in bacterial cell walls?

a. penicillin
b. sulfonamide
c. tetracycline
d. rifampin
Definition
a. penicillin
Term
What effect would tetracycline likely have on an infection bacterium?

a. a reduction in protein synthesis by interfering with tRNA
b. a weakened peptidoglycan layer
c. disruption of the cell membrane
d. inability to replcate DNA by blocking DNA gyrasae
Definition
a. a reduction in protein synthesis by interfering with tRNA
Term
THF stands for ______1________.
And if disrupted would affect _______2_______ in a bacterial cell.
Definition
1. Tetrahydrofolic acid
2. nucleic acid synthesis
Term
What drug could disrupt nucleic acid synthesis in a bacterial cell by acting as a competitive inhibitor.
Definition
Sulfonamide
Term
The antibacterial drug _______1_________ is only used on the skin because its ability to interfere with the ________2_________ also includes human cell membranes.
Definition
1. polymyxin
2. cytoplasmic membrane
Term
Describe the Influenzavirus Structure
Definition
Glycoprotein spike (NA and HA), envelope, ssRNA molecules in protein capsids (min 8 per virion)
Term
Describe the glycoprotein spike neuraminidase (NA) on the influenza virus
Definition
NA- breaks down mucus to improve access to or release from host cells
Term
Describe the glycoprotein spike hemagglutinin (HA) which is one of the two glycoproteins located on the Influenzavirus.
Definition
Hemagglutinin (HA)- binds to epithelial cell receptors and triggers endocytosis
Term
Flu strains named for type of _____1_____ and ______2______ present in virus _______3_________
Definition
1. hemagglutinin(HA)
2. neuraminidase (NA)
3. envelope
Term
Hemagglutinin (HA) and Neuraminidase (NA) describe the two ______1_______ that are present on the Influenzavirus.
Definition
1. glycoproteins
Term
Recall that Flu strains are named for the type of HA and NA present in the envelope, hence H1N1= ___?___
Definition
H1N1= type 1 HA, type 1 NA
Term
WHO stands for?
Definition
World Health Organization
Term
How does the WHO track the spread of new strains of influenza viruses?
-?
-?
-?
Definition
-DESCRIPTIVELY

-ANALYTICALLY

-EXPERIMENTALLY
Term
The first way the WHO will track the spread of a virus/disease/outbreak is __________ and briefly describe what it entails.
Definition
Descriptively
Involves:
-Careful tabulation of data: locations, times, patients, etc.

-Goal is to identify the first bona fide case of the disease
Term
What is involved in the "Descriptive" step of tracking an outbreak of a pathogen?
Definition
The Descriptive step refers to the first step tha the WHO employ it involves careful tabulation of data: locations, times, patients, etc.

The main goal of the "Descriptive" step is to identify the FIRST bona fide case of the disease.
Term
What is the GOAL of the "Descriptive" step of tracking a pathogen such as an Inluenzavirus?
Definition
The Descriptive steps goal is to find the FIRST bona fide case of the disease
Term
What is the SECOND step that is employed when the WHO wishes to track the spread of a NEW pathogen.
Definition
The second step is the Analytical step.
Term
Describe the Analytical and second step in tracking the spread of a new pathogen.
Definition
Analytically:

-Seeks to determine the probable cause, mode of transmission, and methods of prevention.

-Often retrospective- unpredictable nature of outbreaks mean investigator must become puzzle-solving detectives.
Term
The Analytical step in tracking the spread of a new virus seeks to determine the ______1_______, ____2____of _____3_____, and _____4_____ of _______5______.
Definition
1. probable cause
2. mode
3. transmission
4.method
5. prevention
Term
The third step that the WHO employs when tracking the spread of new strains of a pathogen is:
Definition
The Experimental step.
Term
Describe the Experimental step in the WHO method to tracking the spread of a new pathogen.
Definition
Experimentally
-Testing a hypothesis concerning the cause of a disease
-Application of Koch's postulate is experimental epidemiology.
Term
Testing a hypothesis concerning the cause of a disease is involved in the:

a. Descriptive step to tracking the spread of a new pathogen
b. the analytical step to tracking a new pathogen
c. the experimental step to tracking a new pathogen
Definition
c. THE EXPERIMENTAL STEP
Term
A pregnant woman's placenta is considered a portal of entry for a small subset of microbial diseases.
T/F?
Definition
True
Term
Microbial pathogen that enter a human body through the mouth can cause disease only if they are inhaled into the lungs.
T/F
Definition
False
Term
When does a disease become a "pandemic" ?
Definition
A disease becomes a pandemic when it travel across more than one area, or when it is spread worldwide.
Term
Ryan goes to a cattle ranch from his observations, which of the following would be the MOST likely to expose a portal of entry for disease?
A. Piercing a steer's skin with a sharp injection needle to deliver a routine series of vaccines.

B.Slipping a castration band over a steer's scrotum.
C. Removing a steer's horns and preventing them from growing back by cauterizing the horn follicles. (Cauterization burns and seals the skin and often is used to prevent infection.)
D. Wrestling a steer to the ground and holding him there for routine inspection.
E.Branding the hind quarter of a young steer with a searing hot iron rod that leaves a fully cauterized wound.
Definition
A. Piercing a steer;s skin with a sharp injection needle to deliver a routing series of vaccines.
Term
It is common practice to cover incredibly painful wounds luike severe burns and shingles outbreaks with sterile dressings. Which of the following provides the BEST explanation for why patients are asked to endure the discomfort associated with this techinque?
A. The dressings trap moisture against the skin and thus prevent the
wounds from drying out.
B. The dressings remind hospital staff of the severity of the patient’s
wounds.
C. The dressings provide a small amount of warmth to stimulate fever.
D. The dressings cover damaged areas of the skin that could serve as
portals of entry for disease.
E. The dressings stimulate acute inflammatory responses that help the
damaged tissue heal faster.
Definition
D. The dressings cover damages areas of the skin that could serve as portal of entry for disease.
Term
Your future coworker at Desert Samaritan Hospital goes a bit overboard in her interpretation of the hospital's PPE (personal protective equipment) policy by frantically putting on gloves, a respiratory masl, and a pari of shatter-proof splash goggles. Which of the following portals of entry was your ambitious coworker attempting to protect?
A. skin
B. mouth
C. lacrimal ducts
D. ear canals
E. A, B, and C are correct.
Definition
E. the skin, the mouth, the lacrimal ducts, and the ear canals!
Term
What are the three INappropriate ways to control microbial growth in a HUMAN and therefore resort to _______ to control the growth of microorganisms in the body.
Definition
The three ways to control microbial growth in something besides a HUMAN are:
-INCINERATION
-UV RAYS FROM SUNLIGHT
-PRESSURE

We resort to DRUGS to control the growth of microorganism in human beings.
Term
______ are used to control the growth of microorganisms in the body.
Definition
DRUGS!!!!
Term
Define Drugs:
Definition
chemical that affect physiology
Term
Drugs that act against diseases are called _______1________; includes ______2_______ designed to treat infections.
Definition
1. chemotherapeutic agents
2.antimicrobials
Term
Recite 7 important examples of antimicrobial agents:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Definition
1. amoxicillin (antibiotic)
2. caffeine (stimulant)
3. advil, tylenol (pain killers)
4.percoset, valium, vicodin (more pks)
5. codiene (cough suppressant)
-zoloft, paxil, ambian (sleep aids)
-meth, pot, heroin, PCP, X, E, Z--> NOT COOL FOR SCHOOL
Term
Note that antimicrobial agents are relatively new treatments (all discovered within the early 1900s) name 3 men associated with the finding of these new treatments:

1. Paul Ehrlich

2. Alexander Fleming

3. Gerhard Domagk
Definition
Term
Name the agents discovered by the following men:

Paul Ehrlich-

Alexander Fleming-

Gerhard Domagk-
Definition
Paul Ehrlich- Salvarsan (arsphenamine)

Alexander Fleming- Penicillin

Gerhard Domagk- Sulfanilamide
Term
Name the three most prominent and important drugs discovered in the early 1900s as well as their discoverers:

1.

2.

3.
Definition
1. Salvarsan (arsphenamine)- Paul Ehrlich

2. Penicillin - Alexander Fleming

3. Sulfanilide - Gerhard Domagk
Term
Describe the agent Salvarsan (arsphenamine):
Definition
It was discovered in 1910 by Paul Ehrlich it was the first modern chemotherapeutic agent. The arsenic compound was used to treat syphilis.
Term
The first modern chemotherapeutic agent was....
Definition
Salvarsan (arsphenamine) discovered by Paul Ehrlich in 1910.
Term
Describe the agent Penicillin:
Definition
It was discovered in 1929 by Alexander Fleming. It was not available routinely until the late 1940s. It is produced by Penicillium mold.
Term
What agent was not produced until the late 1940s and is derived from Penicillium mold.
Definition
Penicillin
Term
Describe the antimicrobial sulfanilamide:
Definition
It was discovered in 1932 by Gerhard Domagk. It was one of the first widely available and practical ANTIMICORBIAL agent.
It inhibits metabolic synthesis of DNA and RNA nucleotides.
Term
_____1_______ inhibits metabolic synthesis of __2___ and ___3___ nucleotides.
Definition
1. Sulfanilamide
2. DNA
3. RNA
Term
Selective toxicity means....
Definition
it will kill the pathogen and not the host. Thank God for that!
Term
_____1_______ drugs constitute largest number and diversity of ____2______.
Definition
1. Antibacterial
2. Antimicrobials
Term
Effective _________ drugs are rare.
Definition
Antiviral
Term
List the order in reference to the number of useful agents available for the different types of microbes out there.
Definition
Antibacterial is first

Antifungal, antiprotozoan, antihelminthic is second

Antiviral is last
Term
Interpret the following in regards to the number of useful agents available:

Antibacterial is first

Antifungal, antiprotozoan, antihelminthic is second

Antiviral is last
Definition
The order means that there are more agents or drugs to kill or fight off bateria than there are to fight off viruses, and fungi, protozoa, and helminthics fall in between.
Term
What are the 6 ways in which an antimicrobial can act against a microbe:

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.
Definition
1. Inhibition of cell wall synthesis

2.Inhibition of pathogen's attachment to or recognition of host

3. Inhibition of DNA or RNA synthesis

4.Inhibition of metabolic pathway

5. Disruption of cytoplasmic membrane

6. Inhibition of protein synthesis
Term
Recite 6 important drugs involved in INHIBITION OF CELL WALL SYNTHESIS:
Definition
1. Penicillins
2. Vancomycim
3. Bacitracin
4. Isoniazid
5. Ethambutol
Term
Name 1 important agent involved in THE INHIBITION OF PATHOGEN'S ATTACHMENT TO, OR RECOGNITION OF, HOST
Definition
Arildone
Term
Name 4 drugs that Inhibit DNA or RNA synthesis:

1.

2.

3.

4.
Definition
1.Actinomycin

2.Nucleotide analogs

3.Quinolones

4.Rifampin
Term
Name two important drugs that can inhibit the general metabolic pathway:

1.

2.
Definition
1. Sulfonamides

2.Trimethoprim
Term
Name 2 important drugs that disrupt the cytoplasmic membrane
Definition
1. Polymyxins
2.Polyenes (these are antifungal)
Term
Name 4 agents involved in inhibition of protein synthesis:
Definition
1. Aminoglycosides
2. Tetracyclines
3. Chloramphenicol
4. Macrolides
Term
Most common agents prevent ______1________ of NAM subunits in newly synthesized ______2______ cell walls.
Definition
1. cross-linkage

2. bacterial
Term
______1______ ring binds to enzymes that cross-link ___2__ subunits.
Definition
1. Beta-lactam
2. NAM
Term
Beta-lactams cause _____1._______ to have weakened _____2._______ and eventually _3____.
Definition
1. bacteria

2. cell walls

3. lyse
Term
What are the prominent antimicrobials in the group that inhibits cell wall synthesis.
Definition
Beta-lactams.
Term
Describe Beta-lactam antibiotics:
Definition
β-Lactam antibiotics are a broad class of antibiotics, consisting of all antibiotic agents that contains a β-lactam nucleus in its molecular structure. This includes penicillin derivatives (penams), cephalosporins (cephems), monobactams, and carbapenems.[1] β-Lactam antibiotics work by inhibiting cell wall synthesis by the bacterial organism and are the most widely used group of antibiotics.
Term
Bacteria often develop resistance to β-lactam antibiotics by synthesizing ____1______, an ____2______ that attacks the β-lactam ring.
Definition
1. beta-lactamase
2. enzyme
Term
Inhibition of cell wall synthesis prevents ____1____ from crosslinking ___2___ subunits in newly deposited ____3_______ material.
Definition
1. bacteria
2. NAM
3. Cell wall
Term
The agent involved in inhibition of cell wall synthesis will have no effect on the ____1_____ _____2______ layer.
Definition
1. existing
2. peptidoglycan
Term
The agent involved in inhibition of cell wall synthesis will only be effective against ____1_____ cells.

What does this mean? 2
Definition
1. growing

2. This means that in a biofilm for instance where there are various levels of life, it would not be effective against the dormant layers that are living in this environment.
Term
In regards to the agents involved in Inhibition of Cell Wall Synthesis they would have no effect in ___1___ or __2___ cells because these organisms do not have ___2______ comprising their cells.
Definition
1. Plant

2. Animal

3. peptidoglycan
Term
Describe the 4 important qualities of semisynthetic derivatives of beta-lactams.

They are...

1.

2.

3.

4.
Definition
1. More stable in acidic environments

2. More readily absorbed

3.Less susceptible to deactivation

4. More active against more types of bacteria. (Think bigger bang for your buck)
Term
Recall:
Prokaryotic ribosomes are _1__s in size
and are comrised of a __2__s and __3__s subunits.

Eukaryotic ribosomes are __4__s in size and are comprised of __5___s and ___6___s subunits.
Definition
1. 70s

2. 30s

3. 50s

4. 80s

5. 40s

6. 60s
Term
Mitochondria of ___1_____ and ____2____ contain __3__s ribosomes, hence drugs that ____4_____ ____5______ synthesis can be harmful to eukaryotes.
Definition
1. animals
2.humans
3.70s
4.inhibit
5.protein
Term
Some drugs take advantage of the difference in size between _____1_____ and _____2____ ribosomes by selectively targeting and inhibiting _______3______.
Definition
1. prokaryotic
2.eukaryotic
3.translation
Term
Streptomycin is an example of an ______1______ that inhibits _____2_____ synthesis.
Definition
1.aminoglycoside

2. protein
Term
Tetracyclines inhibit _____1______ _____2_______
Definition
1.Protein
2.Synthesis
Term
Chloramphenicol inhibits ____1____ _____2_____.
Definition
1.protein

2.synthesis
Term
name 4 drugs that inhibit protein synthesis:
Definition
The aminoglycoside- streptomycin
Chloramphenicol
tetracyclines
The macrolide: erythromycin
Term
Aminoglycosides like ____1_____cause change in __2__s shape; ___3___ is misread.
Definition
1. Streptomycin
2. 30s (ribosome subunit)
3. mRNA
Term
_____1_______ blocks docking site of tRNA.
Definition
1. Tetracycline
Term
A _____1_____ such as ______2________binds to __3_s, ____4___ cannot move through ribosome properly. ___________ stops.
Definition
1. Macrolide
2. erythromycin
3. 30s (ribosome subunit)
4. mRNA
Term
Some drugs such as ______1_________ an antifungal agent become incorporated in the cytoplasmic membrane and damage its integrity.
Definition
Amphotericin B
Term
Amphotericin B attaches to the lipid ____1____ found in ___2_____ membranes
Definition
1. ergosterol
2. fungal
Term
Disruption of Cytoplasmic membrane is achieved by incorporating a drug such as, _____1______ into the cytoplasmic membrane and damaging its integrity.
Definition
1. Amphotericin B
Term
Amphotericin B is effective against ___1____ and ____2_____ membranes because _____3_____ found in fungal membranes is similar to the _____4_____ found in the human phospholipid membrane bilayer. Hence, a drug such as ______5_______ which uses the mechanism of disrupting the cytoplasmic membrane would NOT be effective against ____6_______ because ____7____ lack these ____8_____.
Definition
1. human
2.fungal
3. ergosterol
4. cholesterol
5. Amphotericin B
6. bacteria
7. bacteria
8. sterols
Term
Drugs target differences between metabolic processes of ____1_____ and _2____ these drugs are called ______3______ agents.
Definition
1. pathogen
2. host
3. antimetabolic
Term
Recite the 4 mechanisms of intervention antimetabolic agents can employ when inhibiting metabolic pathways.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Definition
1. Heavy metals inactivate enzymes
2. Agents that rid body of parasitic worms by paralyzing them
3.Drugs block activation of viruses
4.Metabolic antagonist (incl. enzyme inhibitors)
Term
Define Sulfa Drugs
Definition
Sulfonamide or sulphonamide is the basis of several groups of drugs. The original antibacterial sulfonamides (sometimes called sulfa drugs or sulpha drugs) are synthetic antimicrobial agents that contain the sulfonamide group.

Sulfa allergies are common,[2] hence medications containing sulfonamides are prescribed carefully.
Term
___1___ drugs and other inhibit metabolic pathways used for biosynthesis of __2____ and __3___ nucleotides. Such as the bacterial synthesis of ______ acid a necessary component in nucleotide synthesis.

Therefore these synthetic sulfa drugs act as a _________ inhibitor by blocking this process
Definition
1. Sulfa
2.DNA
3.RNA
4. folic
Term
Sulfa drugs block ___1___ in the metabolic process of ___2____ (THF) synthesis that results in __3___ and __4___.
Definition
1. PABA
2. Tetrahydrofolic acid
3. DNA
4. RNA
Term
The following describes the normal process of the metabolic pathway to create folic acid and ultimately DNA and RNA:

PABA----enzymes------> Dihydrofolic acid-----enzymes-----> Tetrahydrofolic acid (THF)------> Purine and pyrmidine nucleotides----> DNA and RNA


1.Where would the drug sulfanilamide interfere in this metabolic process?

2. Where would the drug trimethoprim interfere in this metabolic process?
Definition
Sulfanilamide would interfere between PABA (para-aminobenzoic acid) and dihydrofolic acid synthesis. This means that because of sulfanilamide the metabolic process cannot even get as far as creating dihydrofolic acid in its process to create DNA and RNA.

Trimethoprim would interfere between the transformation of DHF to THF. Meaning that trimethoprim would not allow this metabolic process to even get as far as creating THF.
Term
Recall the 6 Ideal Qualities of an Antimicrobial Agent:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Definition
1.safe
2.fast-acting
3.inexspensive
4.low side-effects
5.chemically stable i.e. long shelf-life
6.spectrum of action is appr. for target
Term
Broad-spectrum drugs may allow for ___1______ or ____2______ to develop because killing of ___3____ _____4____ reduces microbial ______5______.

A great example of this is the development of ________ infections when women take drugs that significantly lower the microorganism that usually compete with the Candida.
Definition
1. secondary
2.superinfections
3. normal
4.flora
5.yeast
Term
MIC stands for...
Definition
Minimum inhibitory concentration test
Term
MBC stands for
Definition
Minimum bacterial concentration
Term
Name three tests to test the efficacy of Antimicrobial agents:
1.
2.
3.
Definition
1.Disk diffusion (Kirby-Bauer test)
2. Minimum Inhibitory tests (MIC)
3. Minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC)tests
Term
Antimicrobial agent must reach site of _______ if it is to be effective.
Definition
infection
Term
What are the 2 types of routes of administration we can impress upon the patient?
Definition
1. External Administration

2. Internal administration
Term
What options does a patient have if he has an external infection?
Definition
Topical (local)- direct application of creams and pastes to the skin
Term
What options does a patient have if he has an internal infection?

And which one is most effective?
Definition
1.Oral
2.Intramuscular (IM)
3.Intravenous (IV)

IV because it achieve the highest level of drug in the body in the shortest amount of time.
Term
What options does a patient have if he has an internal infection?

And which one is most effective?
Definition
1.Oral
2.Intramuscular (IM)
3.Intravenous (IV)

IV because it achieve the highest level of drug in the body in the shortest amount of time.
Term
Describe all three internal routes of administration.

1.

2.

3.
Definition
Oral- simple, but patients don't always follow prescription instructions

Intramuscular (IM)- direct injection into muscle tissue

Intravenous (IV)- direct administration into blood stream via needle or catheter; achieve highest levels of drug in body in shortest amount of time.
Term
Antimicrobial drugs must be prescribed with care because some (but not all) have _______ that can be _______.
Definition
1. side effects
2. deadly
Term
Drugs are often toxic to the _____1_____, _____2________, and ________3_______.
Definition
1.kidneys
2.liver
3.nerves
Term
___________ forms Ca complexes that damage teeth and bones.
Definition
Tetracycline
Term
_______________ (antiprotozoan drug) causes hemoglobin remnants to collect on tongue.
Definition
Metronidazole
Term
Allergies are ______, but can be life threatening. (Wow, is he really saying that? I think thats bs).
Definition
rare
Term
Describe two common infections that are the result of the disruption of normal flora (note: e.g. of superinfections).

1.

2.
Definition
1.Yeast infections- overgrowth of Candida albicans in the vagina (vaginitis)
or mouth (thrush)


2.Pseudomembranous colitis- overgrowth of Clostridium difficile in colon due to clindamycin and cephalosporin antibiotics.
Term
Bacteria acquire drug resistance in two ways:

1.

2.
Definition
1. Spontaneous mutations of chromosomal genes

2.Acquisition of antibiotic resistance plasmids via transformation, transduction, and conjugation.
Term
Bacteria acquire drug resistance in 2 ways: (watch video)

1. Spontaneous ____1_____ of ____2_____ genes.

2.Acquisition of antibiotic _____3_____ via ______4_______, ____5_______, and ______6________. (Collectively referred to as horizontal gene transfer)
Definition
1. mutations
2.chromosomal
3. resistance plasmids (r-plasmids)
4. transduction
5.transformation
6.conjugation
Term
Bacterial resistance comes about by the production of an ____1_____ that inactivates or destroys an antibiotic e.g. _____2_____ and other _____3________.
Definition
1. enzyme
2. Penicillin
3.beta-lactams (those drugs containing the beta-lactam ring)
Term
In reference to Bacterial Resistance it is the production of an enzyme that ______ or destroys an antibiotic such as penicillin and other beta-lactams
Definition
inactivates
Term
The ability to produce ________1__________ enzyme is one of the most common resistances seen in disease-causing bacteria.
Definition
1. beta-lactamase
Term
What is beta-lactamase and what does it do?
Definition
Beta-lactamase is an enzyme that is highly involved in bacterial resistanc.
Term
Describe the 4 ways in which a bacterium can become resistant:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Definition
1. Prevention of drug entry into the bacterial cell via changes in membrane proteins (tetracycline)

2.Alteration of drug's receptor withing the bacterial cell wall or membrane (antimetabolites)

3.Alteration of the cell's metabolic chemistry

4.Expression of multidrug resistance protein that pump drugs out of th cell before they can act
Term
Describe briefly 4 methods in which we can retard resistance of a drug?
Definition
1. Use high concentrations for a long time

2. employ synergism

3. Limit use

4. Develop semisynthetcs and synthhetics
Term
Describe in detail 4 Methods for Retarding Pathogen Resistance:

1.
2.
3.
4.
Definition
High concentrations of drug maintained inp patient for long enough time to kill all sensitive cell and inhibit others long enough for immune system to destroy

2.Use antimicrobial agents in combination (synergism)

3. Limit use of anitmicrobials to necessary cases

4. Development of new variations of existing drugs by adding novel side chains to original molecule (second third generation)
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