Common Antibiotics
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________ describes a drug that stops the growth of a pathogen but relies on the host's immune system to "finish the job".
Bacteriostatic
________ describes a drug that kills the pathogen completely.
Bactericidal
Beta-lactam antibiotics like penicillins and cephalosporins work by inhibiting ________.
Transpeptidase
A patient has a suspected Mycoplasma infection. Why are beta-lactam antibiotics inherently ineffective against this organism?
No cell wall
Which specific generation of cephalosporins is noted for being effective against MRSA?
5th Generation
________ is a 1st generation glycopeptide that is a first-line treatment for MRSA and C. difficile.
Vancomycin
The drug combination of Amoxicillin and Clavulanate is commonly known by the trade name ________.
Augmentin