Antibiotic Action
This type of antibiotic kills bacteria directly by interfering with their cell walls or protein synthesis.
What is bactericidal?
This type of bacteria has a waxy cell wall, making it harder to treat. The most
common one causes tuberculosis (TB).
What is Mycobacterium?
Aminoglycosides such as _______ can cause N_____ and O______. They are also T_________.
a-MEAN-oglycosides are NOT "gent"leman
What is; gentamicin; nephrotoxicity; ototoxicity; teratogenic?
This medication treats respiratory tract infections & chlamydia.
What are macrolides/Erythromycin?
This medication is given as a treatment for Herpes.
What is acyclovir?
This type of antibiotic doesn't kill bacteria directly but slows their replication to give the immune system a chance to fight them off.
What is bacteriostatic?
Unlike bacteria, _______ reproduce inside cells, so antibiotics don't work on them
What are viruses?
If someone is allergic to Penicillin, there is also a good chance they are allergic to this medication.
What is Cephalexin? (Cephalosporins)
This medication should not be taken if the patient is allergic to sulfa or pregnant.
What are Sulfonamides/combinations of trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole?
This medication is the first line of treatment for C Diff. This medication should not be taken when drinking alcohol.
What is Metronidazole?
These antibiotics work against only a few types of bacteria and target specific bacterial characteristics.
What are narrow spectrum antibiotics?
These are plant-like organisms that thrive in dark, damp places. They often cause skin infections
like athlete’s foot and ringworm.
What are fungi?
This is the most common antibiotic given for streptococcal and ear infections, but it is also the most common antibiotic allergy.
What is Penicillin/Amoxicillin?
When administered too fast by IV, this medication can cause Red Man Syndrome
What is vancomycin?
This is a common medication given for UTIs.
What is Nitrofurantoin?
These are the most common side effects of antibiotics. (List at least 5)
What are; GI problems, superinfections (yeast & C. Diff.), allergic reactions, decreased effectiveness of contraceptives, renal problems, negative effects when drinking alcohol, IV site reactions
This organism can live in a host's organs or intestines. Malaria, for example, infects the liver and red blood cells. Other types include helminths (worms) and Trichomonas (which affect the reproductive tract).
What are parasites?
This medication treats acne. It is Teratogenic and discolors Teeth in children. It can also cause photosensitivity and GI upset.
What are tetracyclines?
This new infection develops during or after
treatment for another infection. It usually occurs when antibiotics or other therapies disrupt the
balance of normal, healthy bacteria in the body.
What is a superinfection?
This is the acronym used to help remember the most common antibiotics.
What is Antibiotics Can Protect The Queens Mice, Servants, and Guards?
Bacteria are identified by their shape and the type of cell wall they have. The two shapes of bacteria are...
What is cocci (round) & Bacilli (rod)?
Staphylococcus aureus (skin infections) and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (lung infections) need oxygen to survive, making them _______.
What is aerobic bacterium?
This antibiotic is most commonly used for UTIs. It has major side effects including tendon rupture & phototoxicity.
What are fluoroquinolones (Ciprofloxacin)?
These 2 antibiotics are the medications of choice to treat C Diff.
What is metronidazole or Vancomycin?
It is sometimes important to monitor these levels to check at what point the medication is at its highest & lowest concentration in the body.
What are Trough (low) and Peak (high) levels?