Antimicrobial Agents — Flashcards

2nd generation cephalosporins have the same coverage as _____ generation cephalosporins with extended gram-negative coverage

Zanamivir and Oseltamivir are drugs that inhibit _____ of influenza A and B

_____ is an irreversible beta-lactamase inhibitor that is combined with the ampicillin (an aminopenicillin) (Unasyn).

Which two anti-influenza drugs inhibit virion release? _____

Clostridium perfringens is a spore-forming gram + bacilli that can be treated by what cell wall synthesis inhibitor? _____What other drug is used in the primary treatment of Clostridium perfringens?Clindamycin

Patients with MRSA pneumonia are treated with: _____ + Fluoroquinolone/β-lactam + Macrolide/Doxycycline + Clindamycin

Rifampin can be remembered by the 4 R's: 1. _____ inhibitor 2. Ramps up microsomal CYP450 3. Red/orange body fluids 4. Rapid resistance if used alone

_____ or Aminopenicillins (amoxicillin, ampicillin) (penicillins) treat Streptococcus pyogenes (GAS) pharyngitis (strep throat)

Hint: specific

_____ generation cephalosporins include cephalexin and cefazolin

Older treatments that can be used for HCV include _____ and Ribavirin