Antimicrobial Agents — Flashcards

_____ bind the 30s subunit of ribosomes, preventing attachment of aminoacyl-tRNA

_____ is a cephalosporin that can be used to treat endocarditis by S. viridans and 'HACEK' organisms.

Metronidazole is an antimicrobial that acts as an electron sink, creating _____ which disrupt DNA synthesis

Which antibiotics bind divalent ions (Fe2+, Ca2+, and Mg2+) resulting in chelation?_____

_____ are a class of antimalarials that bind iron, leading to generation of free radicals

_____ is a drug that works by blocking Plasmodium heme polymerase (enzyme)

_____ include Ceftaroline

_____ is a lipopeptide that can be used to treat MRSA bacteremia.

The best antibiotic for secondary prophylaxis of recurrence of ARF is _____ (1.2 million units) delivered every 4 weeks.

_____ Ampicillin-sulbactam can be used to treat anaerobic infections (e.g., aspiration pneumonia)

Hint: ROA