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CCTC PHARMACOLOGY CH 8Anti-Infective Agents
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Bactericidal
substance that causes the death of bacteria, usu. by interfering
with cell membrane stability or w/ proteins/enzymes used to
maintain cellular integrity
Bacteriostatic
substance that prevents the replication of bacteria, usu. by
interfering w/ proteins/enzymes used to for reproduction
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Culture
sample of bacteria grown in a lab to determine the species causing
infection
, Prophylaxis
Tx to prevent infection (i.e., antibiotics given to prevent bacterial
endocarditis or antiprotozoals to prevent malaria)
Resistance
ability of bacteria to adapt to antibiotics over time and produce
cells no longer affected by a particular drug
Selective Toxicity
ability to afect certain protein/enzyme systems used by the
infecting organism but not by human cells
Sensitivity Testing
evaluation of cultured bacteria to determine which agent would be
appropriate for Tx of the infection
Spectrum
range of bacteria to which an antibiotic is effective (i.e., broad-
spectrum antibiotics are effective against a wide range of bacteria)
Superinfection
infections that occur when opportunistic pathogens are given
chance to invade tissues and cause infections because normal flora
have been destroyed by antibiotic therapy
Drug Therapy Across the Lifespan
Anti-infective Agents
Children
Use anti-infectives with caution; early exposure can lead to early
sensitivity.
Controversy is widespread regarding the use of antibiotics to treat
ear infections, a common pediatric problem. Some believe that the
habitual use of antibiotics for what might well be a viral infection
has contributed greatly to the development of resistant strains.
Because children can have increased susceptibility to the gastro
intestinal and nervous system effects of anti-infectives, monitor
hydration and nutritional status carefully.
Drug Therapy Across the Lifespan
Anti-infective Agents
Adults
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