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USMLE1 Review: Microbiology I
TB and antibiotics
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06/16/2010

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Term
More likely primary/secondary TB?
1. radiographic finding = Ghon complex; classically affects lower lobes
2. miliary TB
3. fibrocaseous cavitary lung lesion; classically affects apical lungs (high affinity for high O2 environments)
4. symptoms of cough/hemoptysis, fever, night sweats, and weight loss
Definition
1. primary
2. secondary
3. secondary
4. secondary
Term
What type of hypersensitivity reaction is seen after infection with M. tuberculosis?
Definition
type IV/delayed type (basis for PPD test)
Term
What unique type of cell is seen in association with caseating granulomas in TB?
Definition
Langerhans giant cell
Term
What is the mode of transmission of M. tuberculosis?
Definition
respiratory droplets
Term
what term describes the lymphatic and hematogenous spread of TB, causing numerous foci of infection in extrapulmonary sites?
Definition
miliary TB
Term
5 common sites of extrapulmonary TB:
Definition
1. CNS (tuberculous meningitis)
2. vertebral bodies (Pott disease)
3. Psoas major muscle - abscess
4. GI tract (liver and cecum)
5. cervical lymph nodes - scrofuloderma
Term
what is an effective screening tool for latenet TB?
Definition
PPD test
Term
how is active TB infection diagnosed?
Definition
clinical and radiologic signs of secondary TB and acid-fast bacilli in sputum
Term
what is the management of PPD and latent TB
Definition
treat with INH + pyridoxine (vit B6) for 9 months
Term
what is the treatment for active TB?
Definition
respiratory isolation and initial 4 drug therapy = RIPE = Rifampin, INH, Pyrizinamide, Ethambutol
Term
What is the major toxicity of most TB drugs?
Definition
Hepatotoxicity: INH- Vit B 6 deficiency
ethambutol - optic neuritis
Term
What antibiotic binds penicillin-binding proteins to inhibit transpeptidase and block cell wall synthesis as well as release autolytic enzymes?
Definition
Beta-Lactam antibiotics - penicillin, cephalosporins, cephalomycins, carbapenems, and monobactams
Term
which antibiotic forms reactive cytotoxic metabolites inside the cell?
Definition
metronidazole
Term
which antibiotic binds and inactivates B-lactamase to protect the antibiotic?
Definition
B-lactamase inhibitors
Term
which antibiotic inhibits 50S peptidyl transferase?
Definition
chloramphenicol
Term
which antibiotic blocks entry of aa-tRNA to 30S ribosomal complex?
Definition
tetracyclines
Term
which antibitoic blocks transpeptidation of D-ala?
Definition
vancomycin
Term
Which antibiotic inhibits dihydrofolate reductase?
Definition
trimethoprim (TMP)
Term
which antibiotic is a para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA) antimetabolites to decrease dihydropteroate synthase?
Definition
sulfonamides
Term
Which antibiotic binds to the 30S subunit to block formation of 70S initiation complex causing misreading of the mRNA?
Definition
aminoglycosides
Term
Which antibioticss bind to 50S subunit to inhibit translocase?
Definition
macrolides (erythromycin and azithromycin)
Term
which antibiotics block DNA topoisomerases (gyrase)
Definition
quinolones (ciprofloxacin and levofloxacin)
Term
Which antibiotics
1. block 50S peptide bond formation?
2. inhibit DNA-dependent RNA polymerase?
3. interferes with mycolic acid synthesis?
Definition
1. clindamycin
2. Rifampin
3. INH
Term
Which antibiotics bind to bacterial/fingal cell membranes to discrupt osmotic properties?
Definition
polymyxins
Term
Which antibiotics are PABA antagonists that block purine synthesis?
Definition
sulfones (dapsone and sulfoxone)
Term
Name the antibacterial drugs associated with these toxicities:
1. kernicterus in infants
2. interstitial nephritis
3. disulfiram-like reactions
4. photosensitivity rash
5. Gray baby syndrome
Definition
1. sulfonamides and ceftriaxone
2. penicillins
3. metronidazole, second generation cephalosporins
4. doxycycline
5. chloramphenicol
Term
Which antibacterial drugs are associated with these toxicities:
1. megaloblastic anemia
2. hemolytic anemia in G6PD deficiencies
3. hepatotoxicity, vitamin B6 deficiency, lupuslike syndrome
4. pseudomembranous colitis
5. fanconi syndrome
Definition
1. TMP
2. sulfonamides, choramphenicol, nitrofurantoin, INH
3. INH
4. clindamycin (most common)
5. tetracycline (ingestion of expired drug)
Term
Name the antibacterial drugs associated with these toxicities:
1. ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity
2. red, pruritic rash on torso with rapid IV infusion (red man syndrome)
3. reversible cholestatic hepatitis, increase GI motility
4. achilles tendonities, cartilage damage in lab animals
5. red orange discoloration of bodily secretions
6. discolors teeth, suppresses bone growth in kids
7. aplastic anemia (dose dependent)
8. neurotoxicity and nephrotoxicity
Definition
1. aminoglycosides
2. vancomycin
3. erythromycin
4. fluroquinolones
5. rifampin
6. tetracycline
7. chloramphenicol
8. polymyxins
Term
Name 6 uses for metronidazole
Definition
1. giardia
2. entamoeba
3. trichomonas
4. gardnerella vaginalis
5. anaerobes
6. helicobacter pylori
Term
WHich drug is used in solo prophylaxis for TB?
Definition
INH
Term
How do organisms develop resistance against vancomycin?
Definition
D-Lac replaces the terminal D-ala in cell wall and decreases the affinity of vancomycin for the cell wall
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