Broad spectrum drugs - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Broad-spectrum drugs affect many taxonomic groups. ability of a drug to be effective against a wide range of microorganisms Narrow-spectrum drugs affect only a few pathogens. Secondary metabolite are compounds not directly used for growth or reproduction. sulfalilamides Target Specific Metabolic Reactions •Sulfonamides outcompete essential folic acid components for binding sites in a bacterial enzyme. •They prevent nucleic acid synthesis and DNA replication. Quinolones Are Among the M...

Micro Chapter 14 - UTA 2460 Dr. Parks Questions and Answers Graded A+ Chemotherapy refers to any use of chemicals or drugs to treat a _____________. It may involve drugs that target _________________ cells or ___________________ drugs that target infectious microorganisms. disease, cancerous, antimicrobial Chemical analysis of a skeleton in Nubia (Sudan) show use of ________________, an antimicrobial agent. It was used in _________-making process. tetracycline, beer Paul Ehrlich disco...

NR 565 FINAL EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATED A+ Bacterostatic - -kills the bacteria bacteriocidal - -kills the bacteria and stops the growth or spread of the infection Bacteriostatic drugs - -clindamycin macrolides sulfonamides tetracyclines Bactericidal drugs - -ahminoglycosides beta-lactums fluroquinolones Metronidazole Streptogramins vancomycin anti-microbial resistance - -1.) not knowing if the pt had recent use of antibiotics 2.) provider overuse of broad=spectrum a...

NSG222/ NSG 222 Exam 1: (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Family Nursing Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A – Herzing Q: 4 types of contraception - behavioral - barrier - hormonal - permanent Q: behavioral methods of contraception Answer: - abstinence - rhythm method (fertility awareness) - withdrawal (coitus interruptus) - lactational amenorrhea Q: lactational amenorrhea Answer: - breast feeding at least 6 times per day - no more than 6 h...

Nursing 3100 - Unit 4 with Complete Solutions Pathogenicity ability to cause disease virulence degree of pathogenicity invasiveness ability of a bacterial pathogen to rapidly spread through tissue and cause destruction to surrounding tissue exotoxins Proteins *ex*creted by bacteria with power to inactivate or kill host cells endotoxins chemical components of the cell walls of certain bacteria At bacterial death, *endotoxins are released* causing inflammation, fever, chills ...

TEST BANK Varcarolis's Canadian Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Cheryl L. Pollard, and Sonya L. Jakubec 3rd Edition extra per year? Table of Contents Chapter 01 Mental Health and Mental Illness 1 Chapter 02 Historical Overview of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing 13 Chapter 03 Overview of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Care Within Various Settings 19 Chapter 04 Relevant Theories and Therapies for Nursing Practice 32 Chapter 05 Understanding Responses to Stress 47 Chapter 06 The ...

What is the most important sign in a critically ill pt? Why? - ANSWER-Tachypnea Indicates metabolic acidosis w/ respiratory alkalosis compensation A pt misses dialysis for a few days and comes in with fluid overload. He's tachycardic and tachypneic. On physical exam, you find JVD, pulsus paradoxus (20 mmHg drop during inspiration), and HoTN (80/40) with distant, muffled heart sounds. Lungs are clear to auscultation. What is the dx? - ANSWER-Cardiac tamponade; obstructive shock If a pt ...

TEST BANK for Dulcan's Textbook of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 3rd Edition ISBN 978-1-61537-327-7 Verified Answers From Publisher Contents Questions C H A P T E R 1 Assessing Infants and Toddlers 1 C H A P T E R 2 Assessing the Preschool-Age Child 2 C H A P T E R 3 Assessing the Elementary School–Age Child 4 C H A P T E R 4 Assessing Adolescents 5 C H A P T E R 5 Classification of Psychiatric Disorders 7 C H A P T E R 6 The Process of Assessment and Diagnosis 9 C H A P T ...

ATI Pharmacology Review with Complete Solutions Newest Update 2024. Cephalosporin -broad spectrum -ceph/cefs -Similar to PCN/ don't give if PCN allergy -can cause bleeding w/ other bleeding meds monitor bleeding time (tonsil story) - Disulfiram reaction (puke & puke & puke) just like Flagyl, the protozoal drug - Store in fridge & take with food ALL antibiotics have these side effects - allergy, hypersensitivity - suprainfection - organ (kidney & ear) toxicity - lowers OC effectiveness...

NR 293 Final Exam 3 (2023/2024) Verified Questions and Answers bacteriostatic drugs that do not kill the bacteria, but slows their growth culture and sensitivity take a blood culture so we can determine where the bacteria is growing; sensitivity report determines the best treatment antibiotic combos Additive potentiative antagonisitic empiric therapy treatment of an infection before specific culture information has been obtained definitive therapy antibiotic therapy t...