Exam 15: Antibiotic Agents

Tetracyclines are contraindicated in all of the following except:

Match each term with its meaning. -substance that prevents or inhibits growth of microorganisms

The generic name for Spectracef is:

Match each term with its meaning. -antibiotics effective against a limited number of bacteria

Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome is associated with tampon use.

In order for an infection to take place, which of the following conditions must exist?

The usual adult dose of Cipro is:

SARS is a bacterial respiratory infection that is adequately treated with strong antibiotics.

Match each term with its meaning. -antibiotics effective against a large number of bacteria

Match each term with its meaning. -disease-producing microorganism or substance

____ may cause permanent damage to the auditory branch of the acoustic nerve.

Match each term with its meaning. -chemical agent that kills vegetative forms of bacteria

Infectious diseases are the number one cause of death worldwide.

All of the following are true statements regarding tetracyclines except

An overgrowth of a resistant strain of microorganisms is called a(n):

The generic name for Flagyl is:

In the United States and Canada, it is estimated that antibiotics are overprescribed by:

Salmonellosis is more common in the winter months.

The usual adult dose of Amoxil is:

Salmonella may be contracted through contaminated food or from pets.