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Flashcards in Antimicrobials Deck (7)
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1
Q

What organisms can be treated with ampicillin or amoxicillin

A

Gram + PLUS
“HHELPSS”

H. Flu
H. Pylori
E. Coli
Listeria
Proteus Mirabilis
Salmonella
Shigella
2
Q

Which three penicillin can be used to treat pseudomonas infections?

A

Piperacillin
Ticarcillin
Carbenicillin

3
Q

What are two different mechanisma of resistance bacteria use against penicillin agents?

A

Change BPB

B-lactamases

4
Q

What are the three B-lactamase inhibitors?

A

Clavulonic Acid
Tazobactam
Sublactam

5
Q

What drug is commonly implicated in pseudomembranous colitis?

A

Clindamycin

6
Q

What antibiotic can cause serotonin syndrome in patients on SSRIs?

A

Linezolid

7
Q

What should you avoid when taking a tetracyclines?

A

Divalent cations: Fe2+, Ca2+, Mg2+

Blocks absorption of antibiotic

*don’t take antacids!