Section 1: Foundations of Antimicrobial Therapy
(Chapter 72)
Concept Prompts:
What is the difference between bactericidal and bacteriostatic drugs?
Describe the 4 main mechanisms by which antibiotics work: 1. 2. 3. 4.
What factors influence drug selection for a patient (infection site, host factors, resistance
patterns)?
Scenario: A patient presents with sepsis. Which factors guide empiric antibiotic choice
before culture results?
Section 2: Drugs That Weaken the Bacterial Cell Wall
A. Penicillins (Chapter 73)
Fill-in Table:
Dru Class/ Mechanis Typical Adverse Monitori
g Type m Use Effects ng
Prompt: How do penicillins affect bacterial cell walls?
Scenario: A patient has a history of penicillin allergy — what considerations before
prescribing?
B. Other Beta-Lactams (Chapter 74)
Prompt: List 2 major groups besides penicillins (e.g., cephalosporins, carbapenems).
Scenario: Compare advantages of using a carbapenem versus a penicillin in multi-drug
resistant infections.
Section 3: Inhibitors of Protein Synthesis
A. Bacteriostatic Inhibitors (Chapter 75)
Prompt: How do bacteriostatic inhibitors differ from bactericidal drugs?
Fill-in Table:
(Chapter 72)
Concept Prompts:
What is the difference between bactericidal and bacteriostatic drugs?
Describe the 4 main mechanisms by which antibiotics work: 1. 2. 3. 4.
What factors influence drug selection for a patient (infection site, host factors, resistance
patterns)?
Scenario: A patient presents with sepsis. Which factors guide empiric antibiotic choice
before culture results?
Section 2: Drugs That Weaken the Bacterial Cell Wall
A. Penicillins (Chapter 73)
Fill-in Table:
Dru Class/ Mechanis Typical Adverse Monitori
g Type m Use Effects ng
Prompt: How do penicillins affect bacterial cell walls?
Scenario: A patient has a history of penicillin allergy — what considerations before
prescribing?
B. Other Beta-Lactams (Chapter 74)
Prompt: List 2 major groups besides penicillins (e.g., cephalosporins, carbapenems).
Scenario: Compare advantages of using a carbapenem versus a penicillin in multi-drug
resistant infections.
Section 3: Inhibitors of Protein Synthesis
A. Bacteriostatic Inhibitors (Chapter 75)
Prompt: How do bacteriostatic inhibitors differ from bactericidal drugs?
Fill-in Table:
