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What is the primary characteristic of narrow-spectrum antibiotics?
What is the primary characteristic of narrow-spectrum antibiotics?
Which of the following best describes bacteriostatic antibiotics?
Which of the following best describes bacteriostatic antibiotics?
What is a significant downside of broad-spectrum antibiotics?
What is a significant downside of broad-spectrum antibiotics?
Which method of antibiotic treatment involves using existing evidence to guide therapy?
Which method of antibiotic treatment involves using existing evidence to guide therapy?
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What type of antibiotics are known for causing nephrotoxicity?
What type of antibiotics are known for causing nephrotoxicity?
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Which of the following best describes the mode of action of bactericidal antibiotics?
Which of the following best describes the mode of action of bactericidal antibiotics?
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In terms of antibiotic spectrum, which statement is true about narrow spectrum antibiotics?
In terms of antibiotic spectrum, which statement is true about narrow spectrum antibiotics?
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What mechanism do some antibiotics use to disrupt bacterial cell walls?
What mechanism do some antibiotics use to disrupt bacterial cell walls?
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Which of the following antibiotics is classified as broad-spectrum?
Which of the following antibiotics is classified as broad-spectrum?
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What is the purpose of a culture and sensitivity test in antibiotic therapy?
What is the purpose of a culture and sensitivity test in antibiotic therapy?
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What is a common gastrointestinal toxicity that can result from certain drugs?
What is a common gastrointestinal toxicity that can result from certain drugs?
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Which of the following statements about CNS toxicity is true?
Which of the following statements about CNS toxicity is true?
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Which scenario is most likely to contribute to super-infections during antibiotic therapy?
Which scenario is most likely to contribute to super-infections during antibiotic therapy?
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What is NOT a mechanism of antibiotic resistance?
What is NOT a mechanism of antibiotic resistance?
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Which factor is considered a significant contributor to the development of antibiotic resistance?
Which factor is considered a significant contributor to the development of antibiotic resistance?
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What is the primary aim of antimicrobial stewardship programs?
What is the primary aim of antimicrobial stewardship programs?
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What type of adverse reaction can protein antibiotics induce?
What type of adverse reaction can protein antibiotics induce?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of opportunistic infections caused by antibiotics?
Which of the following is a characteristic of opportunistic infections caused by antibiotics?
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Which adverse effect is least likely to be associated with liver toxicity from certain drugs?
Which adverse effect is least likely to be associated with liver toxicity from certain drugs?
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Which strategy is essential in optimizing antimicrobial treatment?
Which strategy is essential in optimizing antimicrobial treatment?
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Study Notes
Antimicrobial Drugs/Agents
- Antimicrobial drugs are substances designed to selectively target foreign organisms that have invaded and infected the body.
Antimicrobial Drugs
- Antimicrobial drugs include a range of types:
- Antibacterials
- Antifungals
- Antivirals
Classification of Antibiotics
- Antibiotics are classified based on:
- Spectrum of activity (narrow or broad)
- Mode of action (bactericidal or bacteriostatic)
Spectrum of Activity
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Narrow-spectrum antibiotics: Affect only a few bacterial types.
- Examples are cloxacillin and rifampicin
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Broad-spectrum antibiotics: Affect many bacterial types.
- An example is meropenem (Meronem)
Narrow Spectrum Antibiotics
- These types of antibiotics affect only a small number of bacteria types.
Broad Spectrum Antibiotics
- These types of antibiotics have a wider range of effects, impacting multiple types of bacteria.
Mode of Action
- Bactericidal antibiotics: Directly kill bacteria.
- Bacteriostatic antibiotics: Inhibit bacterial growth and reproduction without directly killing them.
Bacteriostatic Antibiotics
- These antibiotics hinder the ability of a cell to reproduce or replicate without causing its death.
Bactericidal Antibiotics
- These antibiotics cause aggressive bacterial death.
Broad Spectrum Versus Narrow Spectrum
- Broad-spectrum antibiotics are versatile but can harm the body's normal flora.
- Narrow-spectrum antibiotics precisely target the infectious agent but require accurate identification.
How Antibiotics Are Initiated
- Empiric antibiotic treatment: Treatment based on clinical judgment.
- Evidence-based antibiotic treatment: Treatment guided by data.
Culture and Sensitivity Testing
- A method to determine the most effective antibiotic treatment.
General Mechanisms of Action of Antibiotics
- Some antibiotics:
- Inhibit the synthesis of bacterial cell walls.
- Destroy bacterial cell walls.
- Alter cell membrane permeability.
- Inhibit DNA synthesis or replication
Common Adverse Reactions to Antibiotics
- Adverse effects commonly occur because of direct action in neuro, nephro, and GI systems.
- Types of reactions include:
- Nephrotoxicity: Kidney damage from metabolized and excreted antibiotics in the kidney.
- Gastrointestinal toxicity: Nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, and diarrhea from the direct toxic effect of the antibiotics in the gastrointestinal tract.
- Liver toxicities are possible because some antibiotics can impact liver cells and can cause hepatitis or liver failure
- CNS toxicity: Neurological impairment by affecting neuronal function when drugs cross the blood-brain barrier.
- Hypersensitivity: Allergic reactions caused by the body's immune system response to foreign substances, which antibiotics can be.
- Superinfections: Opportunistic infections that emerge during antimicrobial therapy.
Antimicrobial Resistance
- Mechanisms of resistance include:
- Efflux pumps.
- Enzyme production to destroy drugs.
- Cell wall thickening
Factors Leading to Antimicrobial Resistance
- Overuse or inappropriate prescription of antibiotics.
- Non-compliance with antibiotic treatment regimens.
Antimicrobial Stewardship
- Antimicrobial stewardship is a collective strategy aiming to improve and optimize the use of antimicrobials, including antibiotics, antifungals, and antivirals. The main goal is to improve patient outcomes by using the right drug, dose, and duration. Use of antibiotics should be limited to when needed and prescribed.
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This quiz explores the types of antimicrobial drugs, including antibacterials, antifungals, and antivirals. It also covers the classification of antibiotics by their spectrum of activity and mode of action. Test your knowledge on narrow and broad-spectrum antibiotics as well as their respective effects on bacterial types.
