Drug Classes
Bleach belongs to this chemical group
What are halogens (chlorine compounds)?
Beta-lactams target this bacterial structure
What is a cell wall?
This term describes drugs that inhibit bacterial growth rather than kill.
What is bacteriostatic?
This severe allergic reaction can occur with penicillins.
What is Anaphylaxis?
This term means destruction of pathogenic microorganisms.
What is an disinfection?
Drug class that can be static at low dose and cidal at high doses.
What are lincosamides?
Aminoglycosides disrupt this process
What is protein synthesis (ribosomes)?
The lowest concentration of a drug needed to inhibit bacterial growth.
What is MIC?
Aminoglycosides commonly damage this organ system.
What are the kidneys? (nephrotoxicity)
This type of chemical is used on living tissue.
What is an antiseptic?
Drug class ending in floxacin
What are Fluoroquinolones?
Sulfonamides inhibit synthesis of this molecule
What is folic acid?
When the MIC is higher than the MTD, the organism is considered this.
What is resistant?
Fluoroquinolones can damage this in young animals.
What is joint cartilage?
This eliminates ALL microbes including spores?
What is a sterilizer?
This is the most commonly used veterinary antiseptic
What is chlorhexidine?
Chlorhexidine kills by damaging this structure.
What is the cell membrane?
Transfer of resistance via plasmids is called this.
What is horizontal transmission?
Sulfonamides can cause this eye condition
What is keratoconjunctivitis sicca? KCS
These terms describe whether a drug kills or inhibits growth?
What are cidal and static?
Drug class known for nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity
What are Aminoglycosides?
Aldehydes sterilize by doing this to proteins.
What is cross-linking proteins?
Aminoglycosides are best administered via this route.
What is Parenteral?
Chloramphenical can cause this fatal human condition.
What is aplastic anemia?
This level kills only vegetative bacteria and enveloped viruses.
What is low-level disinfection?