Antimicrobial Agents — Flashcards

Cephalosporins (and other _____ antibiotics) mimic the D-ala-D-ala sequence of peptidoglycans, binding irreversibly to penicillin binding protein transpeptidases

Lack of thymidine-kinase to phosphorylate acyclovir explains why the drug is not effective in _____ and EBV

What 2 classes of penicillins can penetrate the porins of gram-negative bacteria?\n\n_____

Which azoles (2) can treat candidal esophagitis in AIDS patients? _____, Voriconazole

Which two antibiotics are commonly used to treat vancomycin-resistant bacteria (e.g., VRE, VRSA)? _____ and Daptomycin

_____ is used to treat which 3 protozoal infections?GiardiaEntamoeba HistolyticaTrichomonas

The fluoroquinolones _____ and moxifloxacin can be used to treat Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus spp. (community-acquired pneumonia)

_____ and Vancomycin are used in the empiric treatment of meningitis

Cell wall synthesis inhibitors used in the treatment of S. aureus folliculitis, abscesses_____

Which two anti-influenza drugs inhibit neuraminidase (NA)? _____