Antimicrobial Agents — Flashcards

_____ blocks the enzyme arabinosyl transferase, inhibiting carbohydrate polymerization at the bacterial cell wall

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

_____ include Ceftaroline

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

_____ can be used to treat Chagas disease

Hint: which drug

_____ are a class of antifungals that inhibit the enzyme squalene epoxidase

Mutations in Mycobacterium tuberculosis that _____-regulate theexpression of KatG (a catalase-peroxidase) lead to Isoniazid resistance (drug)

_____ is a NS3/4A protease inhibitor that may be used for the treatment of hepatitis C genotype 1

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

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