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Antimicrobials Pharmacology
pharmacology
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Nursing
Undergraduate 1
02/27/2016

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bacteriostatic
Definition
drugs that inhibit the growth of bacteria
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bactericidal
Definition
drugs that kill bacteria
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bacterial sensitivity
Definition
the pathogen is inhibited or destroyed by the drug
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bacterial resistance
Definition
to a drug the pathogen continues to grow despite administration of the antibacterial drug
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inherent resistance
Definition
occurs without previous exposure to the antibacterial
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acquired resistance
Definition
is cased by prior exposure to the antibacterial
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narrow spectrum antibiotics
Definition
primarily effective against one type of organism (penicillin & erythromycin used on gram + bacteria)
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broad spectrum antibiotics
Definition
can be effective against both Gram + and Gram - organisms ( tetracycline & cephalosporins)
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adverse rxn to antimicrobial drugs
Definition
allergic rxn- rash , cardiac arrest, pruritis,bronchspasm,hives,vascular collapse,edema
super infections
organ toxicity
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super infections
Definition
occur when normal flora is disturbed; staph, fungal unfection, GI, Rep ,mouth
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organ toxicity
Definition
liver and kidneys are involved in excretion and metabolism .
Antibacterials may damage these organs
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