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Narrow spectrum (spectrum of activity)
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Retain red staining dye and
Product of a living organism that
appear deep violet in the
1 kills or inhibits growth of 2
microscope;
microorganisms
Cell walls are decreased in lipids
Effective against limited number
Lowest concentration of an of organisms
3 antimicrobial agent necessary to Unlikely to disrupt normal flora
inhibit growth of an organism Examples: Gram (+) and gram (−)
anaerobes
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Terms in this set (92)
Ability to inhibit growth Bacteriostatic
and replication of
bacteria; the body's
immune system is
required to immobilize
and kill the organism
Ability to kill bacteria Bactericidal
independent of immune
system
Accutane (isotretinoin) Treatment for acne
category X {have to be
on oral contraceptives}
Avoid acne meds
during pregnancy and
lactation
Boys get more severe
cystic cases of acne
12 and up can get
treated
, Acyclovir can be Topical antivirals
applied genital for
genital herpes
Acyclovir (Zovirax),
penciclovir (Denavir)
Only topical; not for
eyes
Safe in pregnacy; class
B; no info on children
Acyclovir, famciclovir, Antiherpes
valacyclovir (indicated
for Herpes simplex
(types 1 and 2),
Varicella-zoster and
Epstein-Barr)
(also called monurol) Fosfomycin
for UTI; safe in
pregnancy; 3gm dose
to mix; one time dose
(pregnancy B)
Any naturally occurring Antimicrobial
or synthetic substance
that kills or inhibits
growth of
microorganisms