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What type of infections is intrathecal administration primarily used to treat?
What type of infections is intrathecal administration primarily used to treat?
What is a notable adverse reaction associated with using gentamicin for more than 3–5 days?
What is a notable adverse reaction associated with using gentamicin for more than 3–5 days?
What is the primary use of the medication discussed?
What is the primary use of the medication discussed?
Which statement accurately reflects the administration of the medication?
Which statement accurately reflects the administration of the medication?
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What is one major cause of antibiotic resistance related to aminoglycosides?
What is one major cause of antibiotic resistance related to aminoglycosides?
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What characteristic of nephrotoxicity caused by gentamicin is mentioned in the content?
What characteristic of nephrotoxicity caused by gentamicin is mentioned in the content?
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What is the recommended practice regarding therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) when administering gentamicin?
What is the recommended practice regarding therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) when administering gentamicin?
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How does decreased uptake contribute to antibiotic resistance?
How does decreased uptake contribute to antibiotic resistance?
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Which type of infections is the medication specifically NOT used for?
Which type of infections is the medication specifically NOT used for?
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In what percentage of patients does nephrotoxicity occur when gentamicin is used for extended periods?
In what percentage of patients does nephrotoxicity occur when gentamicin is used for extended periods?
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Why is the medication considered significant?
Why is the medication considered significant?
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Which of the following describes a process that can lead to decreased uptake of antibiotics?
Which of the following describes a process that can lead to decreased uptake of antibiotics?
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What role does the oxygen-dependent transport process play in antibiotic resistance?
What role does the oxygen-dependent transport process play in antibiotic resistance?
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Which of the following best describes the conditions under which the medication is prescribed?
Which of the following best describes the conditions under which the medication is prescribed?
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Which of the following is least likely to contribute to antibiotic resistance?
Which of the following is least likely to contribute to antibiotic resistance?
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What can happen to the receptor protein on the 30S ribosomal subunit due to a mutation?
What can happen to the receptor protein on the 30S ribosomal subunit due to a mutation?
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How does the alteration of the receptor protein on the 30S ribosomal subunit affect the ribosome?
How does the alteration of the receptor protein on the 30S ribosomal subunit affect the ribosome?
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Which of the following describes a possible consequence of a mutation affecting the 30S ribosomal subunit's receptor protein?
Which of the following describes a possible consequence of a mutation affecting the 30S ribosomal subunit's receptor protein?
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What role does the receptor protein on the 30S ribosomal subunit play in cellular processes?
What role does the receptor protein on the 30S ribosomal subunit play in cellular processes?
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What is a direct effect of deleting or altering the receptor protein on the 30S ribosomal subunit?
What is a direct effect of deleting or altering the receptor protein on the 30S ribosomal subunit?
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Which types of bacteria are neomycin and kanamycin active against?
Which types of bacteria are neomycin and kanamycin active against?
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What is a key characteristic of neomycin and kanamycin in terms of their bacterial activity?
What is a key characteristic of neomycin and kanamycin in terms of their bacterial activity?
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Which of the following best describes the relationship between neomycin and kanamycin?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between neomycin and kanamycin?
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What type of microbes, aside from bacteria, are neomycin and kanamycin specifically noted to affect?
What type of microbes, aside from bacteria, are neomycin and kanamycin specifically noted to affect?
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In terms of microbial resistance, which of the following statements is true about neomycin and kanamycin?
In terms of microbial resistance, which of the following statements is true about neomycin and kanamycin?
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Study Notes
Antibiotic Resistance Mechanisms
- Enzyme Production: Bacteria can produce enzymes that inactivate aminoglycosides, preventing them from working.
- Decreased Uptake: Mutations or deletions in bacterial porins, proteins involved in transport, can reduce the amount of antibiotic that enters the bacteria
- Increased Efflux: Some bacteria have pumps that actively remove antibiotics from their cells, reducing the concentration of the drug inside.
- Target Modification: Mutations in the bacterial ribosome, the target of aminoglycosides, can prevent the antibiotics from binding.
Gentamicin
- Use: Treatment of meningitis caused by gram-negative bacteria.
- Administration: Intrathecal administration
- Adverse Effects: Nephrotoxicity (reversible and mild), occurring in 5-25% of patients receiving gentamicin for more than 3-5 days.
Neomycin & Kanamycin
- Relationship: Neomycin and kanamycin are closely related antibiotics.
- Antimicrobial Activity: Active against gram-positive, gram-negative bacteria, and some mycobacteria.
- Usage: Used for serious infections, particularly those resistant to gentamicin.
- Dosage and Administration: Dose and route of administration are the same as gentamicin.
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Explore the mechanisms by which bacteria develop resistance to antibiotics, focusing specifically on aminoglycosides. This quiz also covers the use, administration, and adverse effects of gentamicin as well as the relationships between neomycin and kanamycin.
