Pharm- antibiotic review questions

basis for selective toxicity for sulfanomide drugs

mammalian cells do not synthesize folic acid
basis for selective toxicity of cephalosporins

mammalian cells do not have a cell wall
fluoroquinolones inhibit

DNA gyrase
most clinically important mechanism for resistance to the aminoglycosides is

synthesis of drug-modifying enzymes by the resistant bacteria
major side effect of isoniazid

can yield a metabolite which alkylates liver cells and leads to hepatitis
norfloxacin is contraindicated in
- any pt under age 18
- pregnancy
- nursing mothers
DOC against MRSA

vancomycin
main virus against which acyclovir works against

herpes virus
if a young black man develops acute hemolytic anemia after taking an oral antimicrobial for tx of acute cystitis, what was he likely given

a sulfonamide
main benefit to multiple drug therapy of primary TB is

delays the emergence of resistant strains of mycobacteria
mechanism of action of ketoconazole involves

inhibition of fungal ergosterol synthesis
rimantadine is used to tx infections caused by

influenza A virus

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Pharm- antibiotic review questions

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2010-03-21T19:15:16Z

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