Antibiotics

Question 1

What part of the bacteria do penicillins and cephalosporins work against?

Answer 1

Cell wall synthesis

Question 2

What class of drugs are penicillins?

Answer 2

Beta-lactam drugs

Question 3

Are penicillins bacteriocidal or bacteriostatic?

Answer 3

Bacteriocidal–work on cell wall

Question 4

Which bacteria are penicillins effective against?

Answer 4

Gram positive, aerobes, some anaerobes

Question 5

Can you add clavulamic acid to penicillins?

Answer 5

Yes–it is a lactamase promotector; covers gram + and some gram - bac, including some anaerobes (gives more of a gram - effect)

Question 6

Side effects of penicillins?

Answer 6

Generally rare, V/D, allergic reactions

Question 7

What class of drugs are cephalosporins?

Answer 7

Beta-lactams

Question 8

Are cephalosporins bacteriostatic or bacteriocidal?

Answer 8

Bacteriocidal