Focus on Nursing Pharmacology - Amy M. Karch - Chapter 8 Exam with Complete Solutions 100% Solved

Focus on Nursing Pharmacology - Amy M. Karch - Chapter 8 Exam with Complete Solutions 100% Solved Bactericidal - answerSubstance that causes the death of bacteria, usually by interfering with cell membranes stability or with proteins or enzymes necessary to maintain the cellular integrity of bacteria. Bacteriostatic - answerSubstance that prevents the replication of bacteria, usually by interfering with proteins or enzyme systems necessary for reproduction of the bacteria. Culture - answerSample of bacteria to be grown in a laboratory to determine the species that is causing the infection Prophylaxis - answerTreatment to prevent an infection before it occurs, as in the use of antibiotics to prevent bacterial endocarditis or antiprotozoals to prevent malaria. Resistance - answerAbility of bacteria over time to adapt to an antibiotic and produce cells that are no longer affected by a particular drug Selective toxicity - answerthe ability to affect certain proteins or enzyme systems that are used by the infecting organism but not by human cells. Selective testing - answerthe evaluation of bacteria obtained in a culture to determine the antibiotics to which the organisms are sensitive and which agent would be appropriate for treatment of a particular infection