Principles of Antimicrobial Therapy

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

What is the primary factor in determining the time of initiation of therapy in antimicrobial treatment?

Severity of infection (correct)

Drug factors

Patient factors

Microbial factors

Which of the following is an example of a patient factor to consider when selecting an antimicrobial drug?

Gram-positive or negative spectrum of the drug

Cost of the drug

Renal function of the patient (correct)

Lipid solubility of the drug

What is the primary reason why cost is an important consideration in selecting an antimicrobial drug?

It affects the adverse effects profile of the drug

It affects the frequency of administration

It affects the spectrum of the drug

It is a significant factor in patient adherence (correct)

Which of the following is an example of a microbial factor to consider when selecting an antimicrobial drug?

Identification of the infecting organism Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of BBB penetration in antimicrobial treatment?

It affects the ability of the drug to penetrate the CNS Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a drug factor to consider when selecting an antimicrobial drug?

Adverse effects profile of the drug Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary classification system based on the effect of antibacterial agents on bacterial growth?

Effect on bacterial growth Signup and view all the answers

Which type of antibacterial agents acts mainly against Gram positive bacteria?

Penicillins Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for antibacterial agents that kill bacteria?

Bactericidal Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following antibacterial agents is primarily bacteriostatic, but can be bactericidal against certain species?

Chloramphenicol Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for antibacterial agents that are effective against both Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria?

Broad spectrum Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following antibacterial agents is an example of a concentration-dependant agent?

Quinolone Signup and view all the answers

What is the broadened definition of chemotherapy?

Therapeutic use of chemical substances that selectively act on microbes or cancers Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of antimicrobial therapy?

To destroy or suppress the growth of other microorganisms Signup and view all the answers

What is included in the classification of antimicrobials?

Antibacterials, antivirals, antifungals, and antiprotozoals Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in choosing the suitable antimicrobial?

Diagnose whether it is an infection or not Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of rational use of antimicrobials?

Right drug, Right dose, Right route, Right duration, for Right pt.with minimal side effects Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of rational use of antimicrobials?

To cure the infection with minimal side effects Signup and view all the answers