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Published	01/10/2024	General MOA of anti-metabolites to target bacteria
Published	01/10/2024	Examples of anti-metabolites against bacteria
Published	01/10/2024	{{c2::Sulfonamides}} blocks {{c1::dihydropteroate synthetase}} and {{c2::Trimethoprim}} blocks {{c1::dihydrofolate reductase}}, both preventing folate…
Published	01/10/2024	General MOA for cell wall synthesis inhibitors
Published	01/10/2024	Purpose of administering augmentin
Published	01/10/2024	{{c2::Vancomycin}} is often specifically used to treat {{c1::MRSA}}
Published	01/10/2024	What is Zosyn?
Published	01/10/2024	Penicillins are most effective against {{c1::Gram positive bacteria}} because, they have a thick cell wall.
Published	01/10/2024	Cephalosporins are {{c1::more}} resistant to beta-lactamases, cause {{c1::less}} hypersensitivity reactions, and confer {{c1::more}} Gram-negative cov…
Published	01/10/2024	For cephalosporins, as you increase the generation of the drug, you gain {{c1::gram-negative}} coverage and lose some {{c1::gram-positive}} coverage.&…
Published	01/10/2024	Two broad spectrum cell wall synthesis inhibitors
Published	01/10/2024	MOA of -floxacins (DNA synthesis inhibitors)
Published	01/10/2024	MOA of Metronidazole (flagyl)
Published	01/10/2024	For fluoroquinolones, as you increase the generation of the drug, you gain {{c1::gram-positive}} coverage and lose some {{c1::gram-negative}} coverage…
Published	01/10/2024	MOA of Rifampin
Published	01/10/2024	Which drug inhibitors of protein synthesis affects initiation?
Published	01/10/2024	Which drug inhibitors of protein synthesis affects elongation?
Published	01/10/2024	Which drug inhibitors of protein synthesis affects peptide bond formation?
Published	01/10/2024	Which drug inhibitors of protein synthesis affects translocation?
Published	01/10/2024	Isoniazid (INH) MOA
Published	01/10/2024	Bacteriostatic agents {{c1::inhibit growth}} while bactericidal agents {{c2::kill the organism}}.
Published	01/10/2024	Example mechanisms of drug resistance
Published	01/10/2024	Why give antibiotics to someone with a viral infection?
Published	01/10/2024	Common side effects of antibiotics
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