12 Questions
What is the year when Paul Ehrlich worked on developing a synthetic chemical effective against infection-causing cells only?
1920s
What is the primary mechanism of action of sulfonamides?
Interfere with bacterial cell wall biosynthesis
Which of the following is NOT a mechanism of action of anti-infective agents?
Increase the production of white blood cells
What is the title of the book referenced in the lesson?
Pharmacology: A Nursing Process Approach
What is the name of the scientist who discovered penicillin in a mold sample?
Alexander Fleming
What is the goal of anti-infective therapy?
Reduce the population of the invading organism
What is the duration of the lesson review/preview or hook activity?
10 minutes
What type of anti-infectives are effective against only a few microorganisms with a specific metabolic pathway or enzyme?
Narrow spectrum antibiotics
What is the characteristic of aminoglycosides?
They are effective against gram-negative aerobic bacilli
What is the mechanism of action of cephalosporins?
Interfering with the cell-wall–building ability of bacteria
What is the characteristic of fluoroquinolones?
They are a broad spectrum of antibiotics
What is the problem with treating infections in immunosuppressed patients?
Anti-infective drugs are toxic to the host in these patients
Test your knowledge on anti-infective agents and antibiotics in pharmacology for nursing students. Learn about the different types, mechanisms, and applications of these agents. Based on the 6th edition of 'Pharmacology: A Nursing Process Approach' and 5th edition of 'Focus on Nursing Pharmacology'.
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