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14 Cards in this Set
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A chemical substance which is capable in low concentrations of inhibiting the growth or killing micro-organisms.
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ANTIMICROBIAL
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True or False: Mold is capable of producing penicillins that kill other micro-organisms.
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True
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Explain the meaning of a BROAD SPECTRUM antibiotic?
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Broad spectrum antibiotics kill or inhibit the growth of many different organisms including infecting and non-infecting organisms.
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When is a broad spectrum medication used?
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It is used against unidentified organisms, mixed infections, and when no other alternatives are available.
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________ drugs alter natural flora which can lead to _____________ and pseudomembranous colitis. |
Broad spectrum, super-infection
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Name the three categories of PENICILLINS.
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Penicillin G, Penicillinase Resistant, Extended Spectrum
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Ampicillin (Omnipen) - p.o., inj
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Extended Spectrum, Penicillins
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Piperacillin/Tazobactam (Zosyn) - inj.
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Extended Spectrum, Penicillins
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Ampicillin/Sulbactam (Unasyn) - inj.
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Extended Spectrum, Penicillins
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Amoxicillin/Clavulanate (Augmentin) - p.o.
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Extended Spectrum, Penicillins
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Ticarcillin/Clavulanate (Timentin) - inj.
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Extended Spectrum, Penicillins
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Piperacillin (Pipracil) - inj.
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Extended Spectrum, Penicillins
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Ticarcillin (Ticar) - inj.
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Extended Spectrum, Penicillins
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Amoxicillin (Amoxil) - p.o.
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Extended Spectrum, Penicillins
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