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block nucleotide synthesis   sulfonamides, trimethoprim  
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block DNA topoisomerases   quinolones  
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block mRNA synthesis   rifampin  
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block protein synthesis at 50S ribosomal subunit   chloramphenicol, erythromycin/macrolides, lincomycin, clindamycin, streptogramins (quinupristin, dalfopristin), linezolid  
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block protein synthesis at 30S ribosomal subunit   aminoglycosides, tetracyclines  
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bacteriacidal antibiotics (6)   penicilin, cephalosporins, vancomycin, aminoglycosides, fluoroquinolones, metronidazole  
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penicillin mechanism   bind PBPs, block transpeptidase cross-linking of cell wall; activate autolytic enzymes  
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penicillin toxicity   hypersensitivity reactions, hemolytic anemia  
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mechanism of methicillin, nafcillin, dicloxacillin   bind PBPs, block transpeptidase cross-linking of cell wall - penicillinase resistant because of bulkier R group  
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methicillin toxicity   interstitial nephritis  
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ampicillin, amoxicillin toxicity   hypersensitvity, ampicillin rash (esp. in pts. w/ mono), pseudomembranous colitis  
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ticarcillin, carbenicillin, piperacillin usage   pseudomonas (Takes Care of Pseudomonas)  
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mechanism of cephalosporins   beta-lactam drugs that inhibit cell wall synthesis - less susceptible to penicillinases  
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antibiotic for penicillin-allergic patients and patients w/ renal toxicity who can't tolerate aminoglycosides   aztreonam (synergistic w/ aminoglycosides)  
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drug of choice for enterobacter   imipenem/cilastin  
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antibiotic that can cause seizures at high plasma levels   imipenem/cilastin  
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mechanism of vancomycin   inhibits cell wall mucopeptide formation by binding D-ala D-ala portion of cell wall precursors  
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mechanism of resistance to vancomycin   amino acid change of D-ala D-ala to D-ala D-lac  
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vancomycin toxicity   well tolerated in general - does NOT have many problems: nephrotoxicity, ototoxicity, thrombophlebitis  
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aminoglycosides   streptomycin, gentamicin, tobramycin, amikacin - bacteriacidal  
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mechanism of action of aminoglycosides   inhibit 30S subunit - inhibit formation of initiation complex and cause misreading of mRNA  
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are aminoglycosides effective agains anaerobes?   no! require O2 or uptake  
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aminoglycosides cause nephrotoxicity especially when used in combination with _________   cephalosporins  
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aminoglycosides cause ototoxicity especially when used with_________   loop diuretics  
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are aminoglycosides safe to use in pregnancy?   no! teratogenic  
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which tetracycline can be used in patients with renal failure?   doxycycline because it is fecally eliminated  
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can you take tetracyclines with milk?   no! nor atacids or iron-containing preparations because divalent cations inhibit its absorption in the gut  
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tetracycline toxicity   discoloration of teeth and inhibition of bone growth in children, photosensitivity  
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mechanism of action of macrolides   inhibit protein synthesis by blocking translocation - bind to 23S rRNA of the 50S subunit  
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name 3 macrolides   erythromycin, azithromycin, clarithromycin  
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when can sulfonamides cause hemolysis?   G6PD deficiency  
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most common cause of noncompliance with macrolides   GI discomfort  
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macrolides increase the serum concentration of what drugs?   theophyllines, oral anticoagulants  
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acute cholestatic hepatitis & eosinophilia are toxicities of which class of antibiotics?   macrolides  
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clinical use of chloramphenicol   meningitis - H. flu, neisseria, strep pneumo  
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why does chloramphenicol cause gray baby syndrome?   because infants lack liver UDP-glucoronyl transferase  
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is the aplastic anemia seen with chloramphenicol dose dependent?   no! the anemia is, however  
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mechanism of action of chloramphenicol   inhibits 50S peptidyltransferase  
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what is the clinical use of clindamycin?   treatment of anaerobic infections - B. frag, C. perfringfens  
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clindamycin toxicity   pseudomembranous colitis - destroys normal GI flora  
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mechanism of action of sulfonamides (sulfamethoxazole, sulfisoxazole, triple sulfas, etc.)   PABA antimetabolites inhibit dihydropteroate synthase  
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what side effect can sulfonamides cause in infants?   kernicterus  
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mechanism of action of trimethoprim   inhibits bacterial dihydrofolate reductase  
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trimethoprim toxicity   megaloblastic anemia, leukopenia, granulocytopenia (may alleviate with supplemental folinic acid)  
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mechanism of action of fluoroquinolones   inhibit DNA gyrase (topoisomerase II)  
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what class of antibiotics can cause cartilage damage in kids?   fluoroquinolones  
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what drug is associated with a disulfiram-like reaction with alcohol and a metallic taste   metronidazole  
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what can prevent the neurotoxicity associated with INH?   pyridoxine (vitamin B6)  
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INH toxicity   hemolysis if G6PD deficient, neurotoxicity, hepatotoxicity, SLE-like syndrome  
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mechanism of action of rifampin   inhibits DNA-dependent RNA polymerase  
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what drug delays resistance to dapsone when used for leprosy?   rifampin  
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resistance mechanism for penicillins/cephalosporins   beta-lactamase cleavage of beta lactam ring  
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resistance mechanism for aminoglycosides   modification via acetylation, adenylation, or phosphorylation  
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resistance mechanism for chloramphenicol   modification via acetylation  
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resistance mechanism for macrolides   methylation of rRNA near erythromycin's ribosome binding site  
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resistance mechanism for tetracycline   decreased uptake or increased transport out of cell  
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resistance mechanism for sulfonamides   altered enzyme (bacterial dihydropteroate synthetase), decreased uptake, or increased PABA synthesis  
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mechanism of action of amphotericin B   binds ergosterol (unique to fungi); forms membrane pores that allow leakage of electrolytes and disrupt homeostasis  
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drug of choice for systemic mycoses   amphotericin B  
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amphotericin B toxicity   fever/chills, hypotension, nephrotoxicity, arrhythmias, hypochromic normocytic anemia  
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do ketoconazole and ampho B act synergistically?   no - they antagonize each other's actions, so should never be used together  
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