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What adverse effect can occur from high serum levels of certain antibiotics?
What adverse effect can occur from high serum levels of certain antibiotics?
- Nervous system inflammation
- Ototoxicity (correct)
- Kidney infection
- Respiratory failure
What is a significant risk associated with the use of broad-spectrum antimicrobials?
What is a significant risk associated with the use of broad-spectrum antimicrobials?
- Enhanced immune response
- Altered drug absorption
- Development of drug-resistant bacterial strains (correct)
- Decreased blood pressure
Secondary infections caused by antibiotic treatment are primarily due to what?
Secondary infections caused by antibiotic treatment are primarily due to what?
- Overgrowth of normal flora (correct)
- Malformation of antibiotic structure
- Increased immune function
- Direct toxicity of the host
Why are certain antibiotics used in cases where no safer drug is available?
Why are certain antibiotics used in cases where no safer drug is available?
What type of infection is termed an opportunistic infection?
What type of infection is termed an opportunistic infection?
Which therapy is used before bacterial identification and specific culture information is obtained?
Which therapy is used before bacterial identification and specific culture information is obtained?
In what situation might broad-spectrum therapy be initially required?
In what situation might broad-spectrum therapy be initially required?
What is the purpose of prophylactic therapy with antibiotics?
What is the purpose of prophylactic therapy with antibiotics?
What factor is critical for selecting appropriate antimicrobial agents?
What factor is critical for selecting appropriate antimicrobial agents?
Why might a physician use broad-spectrum antibiotics in patients with a severe infection?
Why might a physician use broad-spectrum antibiotics in patients with a severe infection?
In a scenario where multiple pathogens are likely, what is a considered approach?
In a scenario where multiple pathogens are likely, what is a considered approach?
What is the role of a physician's experience in prescribing antibiotics?
What is the role of a physician's experience in prescribing antibiotics?
What is a potential outcome if a patient with a severe infection is not treated empirically?
What is a potential outcome if a patient with a severe infection is not treated empirically?
Which factor is not typically a reason to consider broad-spectrum therapy?
Which factor is not typically a reason to consider broad-spectrum therapy?
Which type of antimicrobial agents primarily target the reproductive processes of microorganisms?
Which type of antimicrobial agents primarily target the reproductive processes of microorganisms?
What is a common factor associated with increased susceptibility to infections in the elderly?
What is a common factor associated with increased susceptibility to infections in the elderly?
Before initiating antibiotic therapy, what is the most important action healthcare providers should take?
Before initiating antibiotic therapy, what is the most important action healthcare providers should take?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that could lead to increased risk of infections?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that could lead to increased risk of infections?
What type of antimicrobial is primarily designed to disrupt the bacterial cell wall?
What type of antimicrobial is primarily designed to disrupt the bacterial cell wall?
Which of the following agents would be most appropriate for treating a viral infection?
Which of the following agents would be most appropriate for treating a viral infection?
Impaired circulation due to diabetes can affect which aspect of infection response?
Impaired circulation due to diabetes can affect which aspect of infection response?
What is the primary distinction between minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC)?
What is the primary distinction between minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC)?
Which type of antibiotic would typically be described as having a narrow spectrum?
Which type of antibiotic would typically be described as having a narrow spectrum?
What mechanism leads to the selective toxicity of antibiotics on bacterial cells versus human cells?
What mechanism leads to the selective toxicity of antibiotics on bacterial cells versus human cells?
What effect does increasing the concentration of bacteriostatic agents have on direct toxicity towards human cells?
What effect does increasing the concentration of bacteriostatic agents have on direct toxicity towards human cells?
Which type of antibiotic is most likely to cause hypersensitivity reactions?
Which type of antibiotic is most likely to cause hypersensitivity reactions?
Which type of bacterial cell structure do cell wall inhibitors target?
Which type of bacterial cell structure do cell wall inhibitors target?
What is a common complication associated with the use of injectable antibiotics?
What is a common complication associated with the use of injectable antibiotics?
How does the mechanism of action differ for DNA synthesis inhibitors compared to protein synthesis inhibitors?
How does the mechanism of action differ for DNA synthesis inhibitors compared to protein synthesis inhibitors?
What should be avoided to prevent increasing direct toxicity when using bacteriostatic agents?
What should be avoided to prevent increasing direct toxicity when using bacteriostatic agents?
Which statement accurately describes broad spectrum antibiotics?
Which statement accurately describes broad spectrum antibiotics?
Which factor is NOT typically considered when selecting antimicrobial agents for a patient?
Which factor is NOT typically considered when selecting antimicrobial agents for a patient?
What is the primary route of administration for mild infections in outpatients?
What is the primary route of administration for mild infections in outpatients?
Which property is essential for an antibacterial agent to effectively penetrate the blood-brain barrier?
Which property is essential for an antibacterial agent to effectively penetrate the blood-brain barrier?
What characterizes bacteriostatic drugs in contrast to bactericidal drugs?
What characterizes bacteriostatic drugs in contrast to bactericidal drugs?
When are parenteral routes of administration typically used over oral routes?
When are parenteral routes of administration typically used over oral routes?
Which of the following is NOT a patient factor affecting the selection of antimicrobial therapy?
Which of the following is NOT a patient factor affecting the selection of antimicrobial therapy?
Which statement best describes the behavior of bactericidal drugs?
Which statement best describes the behavior of bactericidal drugs?
Which mechanism does NOT influence the concentration of an antibacterial agent in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)?
Which mechanism does NOT influence the concentration of an antibacterial agent in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)?
Which of the following patient conditions may require modifications in antimicrobial therapy?
Which of the following patient conditions may require modifications in antimicrobial therapy?
What factor plays a role in the immediate choice of empiric therapy for a patient?
What factor plays a role in the immediate choice of empiric therapy for a patient?
Flashcards
Antibacterials/Antibiotics
Antibacterials/Antibiotics
Drugs used to treat bacterial infections.
Culturing
Culturing
The process of identifying the specific organism causing an infection.
Pathogenicity
Pathogenicity
The ability of a pathogen to cause disease.
Sterilization
Sterilization
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Infection Associated Factors
Infection Associated Factors
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Virulence
Virulence
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Pharmacokinetics
Pharmacokinetics
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Empiric Therapy
Empiric Therapy
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Hypersensitivity
Hypersensitivity
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Prophylactic Therapy
Prophylactic Therapy
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Direct Toxicity
Direct Toxicity
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Broad-Spectrum Antibiotics
Broad-Spectrum Antibiotics
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Ototoxicity
Ototoxicity
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Superinfection
Superinfection
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Susceptibility
Susceptibility
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Pathogen-Directed Therapy
Pathogen-Directed Therapy
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Overgrowth of Normal Flora
Overgrowth of Normal Flora
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Selection of Antimicrobial Agents
Selection of Antimicrobial Agents
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Resistance
Resistance
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Polymicrobial Infection
Polymicrobial Infection
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Emergency Situation
Emergency Situation
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Local infection
Local infection
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Systemic infection
Systemic infection
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Drug penetration
Drug penetration
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Blood-brain barrier
Blood-brain barrier
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Lipid solubility
Lipid solubility
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Molecular weight
Molecular weight
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Protein binding
Protein binding
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Bacteriostatic drugs
Bacteriostatic drugs
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Bactericidal drugs
Bactericidal drugs
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Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC)
Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC)
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Minimum Bactericidal Concentration (MBC)
Minimum Bactericidal Concentration (MBC)
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Spectrum of antibiotic
Spectrum of antibiotic
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Bacteriostatic agents
Bacteriostatic agents
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Bactericidal agents
Bactericidal agents
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Cell wall inhibitors
Cell wall inhibitors
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DNA synthesis inhibitors
DNA synthesis inhibitors
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Protein synthesis inhibitors
Protein synthesis inhibitors
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Cell membrane damage agents
Cell membrane damage agents
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Selective toxicity
Selective toxicity
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Study Notes
Antimicrobial Agents
- Antimicrobial agents are medications used to treat microbial infections.
- Principles of antimicrobial therapy include antibacterial agents (cell wall inhibitors, protein synthesis inhibitors, and anti-metabolites) and anti-fungal and antiviral agents.
Infection Associated Factors
- Infection-associated factors include age (young and elderly), exposure to pathogens (bacteria, viruses, fungi), disruption of normal barriers, decreased immunological defense, impaired circulation (e.g., diabetes), and poor nutritional state.
Antibacterials/Antibiotics
- Antibacterials/antibiotics are medications used to treat bacterial infections.
- Before starting antibiotic therapy, suspected areas of infection should be cultured to identify the causative organism.
- Potential antibiotic susceptibilities (resistant/sensitive) should be determined.
Principles of Antimicrobial Therapy
- Pathogen-directed therapy: Administration of drugs after bacterial identification based on susceptibility testing. This is used when an emergency or urgent situation warrants it.
- **Empiric therapy:**Treatment of an infection before specific culture information is available, particularly for serious infections of unknown cause or those with potentially polymicrobial infections.
- Broad-spectrum therapy: May be needed initially for serious infections when the identity of the organism is unknown.
- Prophylactic therapy: Treatment with antibiotics to prevent infection, often used in surgical procedures like intra-abdominal surgery.
Selection of Antimicrobial Agents
- Factors considered when selecting antimicrobial agents include the organism's susceptibility to a particular agent, the site of infection (local/systemic), and patient factors (history, age, gender, pregnancy, lactation).
- Safety and efficacy of the drug, as well as cost, are also important considerations.
Patients Factors
- Important factors when considering antimicrobial agents include immune system function, renal/hepatic dysfunction, poor perfusion, age, pregnancy, and lactation.
Route of Administration
- Oral route is often preferred for mild infections and outpatient care due to patient compliance ease.
- Parenteral route (e.g., intravenous, intramuscular) is used for more serious infections or when the chosen antimicrobial agent is poorly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract.
Effect of Infection Site on Therapy: Blood-Brain Barrier
- Penetration and concentration of antibacterial agents in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) are influenced by lipid solubility, molecular weight, protein binding, and susceptibility to transporters/efflux pumps (e.g., P-glycoprotein).
Bacteriostatic vs. Bactericidal Drugs
- Bacteriostatic drugs inhibit bacterial growth, and eventually lead to bacterial death. Bacteriostatic drugs are often used in high doses where they may act as bactericidal.
- Bactericidal drugs kill bacteria directly at drug serum levels achievable in the patient. This direct killing may affect the bacterial structure.
Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) & Minimum Bactericidal Concentration (MBC)
- MIC (for bacteriostatic agents): Lowest antibiotic concentration that inhibits bacterial growth.
- MBC (for bactericidal agents): Minimum antibiotic concentration that kills the bacteria.
Spectrum of Antibiotic
- Narrow spectrum: Antibiotic effective against a limited group of microorganisms.
- Broad spectrum: Antibiotic effective against a wide variety of microbial species.
Sites of Antimicrobial Actions
- Antimicrobials act on various cellular targets, including cell wall synthesis, folate synthesis, nucleic acid synthesis, and protein synthesis. Specific examples and the relevant drugs acting on these targets are given in the diagram.
Drug Resistance
- Mechanisms of drug resistance include alteration of the antibiotic target site, enzyme inactivation of the antibiotic, active transport of the antibiotic out of the bacterial cell, and decreased permeability of the bacterial cell wall to the antibiotic.
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This quiz covers essential concepts related to antimicrobial agents, including their classifications and principles of therapy. Explore the various factors associated with infections and the role of antibiotics in treating bacterial infections. Test your understanding of pathogen-directed therapy and antibiotic susceptibilities.
