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7 Cards in this Set
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Three main classes of Beta-Lactams
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Penicillins, Cephalosporins, Carbapenems
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Name of reaction inhibited by penicillin's
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Transpeptidation
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What must occur between inhibition of transpeptidation and lysis of the bacterial cell?
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Activation of autolytic enzymes
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General rule for which bacteria form penicillinases
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Most staphylococci and many gram negatives
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Clavulanic acid, sulbactam, and tazobactam are:
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Beta-lactamase inhibitors
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Two wide spectrum penicillins
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Ampicillin and Amoxicillin
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Major differences of methicillin, nafcillin and oxacillin from penicillin. What are they used to treat?
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Very-narrow spectrum and penicillinase-resistant. Used to treat staphylococcus infection.
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