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Antibacterial - ./
correct answer designed to fight against or kill bacteria
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Antifungal - ./
correct answer a drug that kills or prevents the growth of fungi
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Antiviral - correct answer drug used to treat viral infections
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Factors in choosing Antibiotics -
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correct answer 1. identify the infecting organism
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2. Drug sensitivity
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3. Host factors
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Factors that may change when choosing Antibiotics -
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correct answer 1. allergy to drug of choice
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2. inability of drug to penetrate site of infection
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3. heightened susceptibility of patient for toxicity( renal dysfuncti
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on)
, Uses for Antimicrobial Drugs - correct answer 1. pre-
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op medication for prophylactic treatment prior to surgery
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2. individuals with valvular disease to prevent endocarditis
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3. Patients with neutropenia/high risk of infection
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Misuses of Antimicrobials - ./ ./ ./
correct answer 1. treatment of viral infections (mumps, chickenp
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ox, common cold which do not respond)
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2. Fever of unknown origin
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3. Improper dosage
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Broad Spectrum Penicillins -
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correct answer Ampicillin and Amoxicillin
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Narrow Spectrum Penicillins - correct answer Penicillin G
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Which penicillin is the most common to work against drug allergi
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es, is the least toxic, and works better because its more specific? -
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correct answer Napocillin
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