Question 1

Anti-infectious agents include ___, ___, and ___.

Accepted Answer

Antibacterial, Antiviral, Antifungal

Question 2

___ drugs are effective against one specific bacillus. Example: Isoniazid.

Accepted Answer

Narrow spectrum

Question 3

One mechanism of resistance is the development of ___ enzymes.

Accepted Answer

drug-destroying

Question 4

Sulfonamides and fluoroquinolones inhibit ___/___ synthesis and function.

Accepted Answer

DNA/RNA

Question 5

___ drugs typically kill or destroy bacteria.

Accepted Answer

Bactericidal

Question 6

Bacteria may change ___ targeted by drugs to resist them.

Accepted Answer

enzymes

Question 7

Whenever possible, use ___ spectrum antibiotics.

Accepted Answer

narrow

Question 8

One objective is to differentiate between ___ vs. ___ and broad spectrum vs. narrow spectrum.

Accepted Answer

bacteriostatic, bactericidal

Question 9

Bacteria can alter or mask the ___ to develop resistance.

Accepted Answer

drug binding site

Question 10

A common adverse effect of antibacterial drugs is ___ reactions.

Accepted Answer

allergic

Question 11

The principle of ___ ensures that anti-infectious agents target pathogens without harming the host.

Accepted Answer

Selective Toxicity

Question 12

Resistance can occur when bacteria decrease ___ penetration.

Accepted Answer

drug

Question 13

Tetracycline can cause sensitivity to ___.

Accepted Answer

UV light

Question 14

The objective is to understand the ___ of action of various categories of antibacterial drugs.

Accepted Answer

mechanism

Question 15

___ drugs are effective against a variety of bacteria. Example: Tetracycline.

Accepted Answer

Broad Spectrum

Question 16

___ stands for penicillin-resistant S. pneumoniae.

Accepted Answer

PRSP

Question 17

Antibacterial drugs should be used ___ and not overused.

Accepted Answer

judiciously

Question 18

Another objective is to explain the cause and impact of antibacterial ___.

Accepted Answer

resistance

Question 19

___ stands for vancomycin-resistant Enterococci.

Accepted Answer

VRE

Question 20

Antivirals are usually ___ rather than virucidal.

Accepted Answer

virustatic

Question 21

An objective is to describe the ___ effects of various categories of antibacterial drugs and its impact on physical therapy sessions.

Accepted Answer

adverse

Question 22

___ is a serious problem associated with antibacterial therapy.

Accepted Answer

Antibacterial Resistance

Question 23

Penicillins and cephalosporins inhibit ___ synthesis and function.

Accepted Answer

cell wall

Question 24

Fluoroquinolones can cause ___ damage.

Accepted Answer

tendon

Question 25

___ drugs do not actually kill bacteria but limit their growth and proliferation.

Accepted Answer

Bacteriostatic

Question 26

___ stands for methicillin-resistant S. aureus.

Accepted Answer

MRSA

Question 27

Tetracyclines and erythromycin inhibit ___ synthesis.

Accepted Answer

protein

Question 28

Antivirals typically inhibit ___ enzymes.

Accepted Answer

viral

Question 29

Some drugs such as ___ are bacteriostatic at lower doses but are bactericidal at higher doses.

Accepted Answer

erythromycin

Question 30

___ stands for vancomycin-resistant S. aureus.

Accepted Answer

VRSA

Question 31

Bacteria can develop ___ to pump out drugs.

Accepted Answer

drug efflux pumps

Question 32

Antibacterial drugs help prevent the spread of ___.

Accepted Answer

infection

Anti-infectious agents include _, _, and ___.