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Bacteriostatic depends on the hosts immune system to eliminate the bacteria and duration of drug therapy. If antibiotic is stopped early…the bacteria may grow and have been exposed to antibiotics

Will abx work against a virus?

Superinfection sore throat, vaginal infections

Bacterial resistance to antibiotics. Bacteria exchange genetic information…so different species may acquire resistance. New treatment guidelines for otitis

What is bacteriostatic

Synthesis….creation of…what do you think would happen if the cell wall was not strong?

Gram positive streptococci pnuemonia

Effective against strep, staph, gonococi, meningococci, treponema pallidum, & organism

Parenteral??? What does that mean

Clinically important for gram negative infections

Cocci pcn cheaper and more effective

Chemically similar to pcn incidence of cross-sensitivity is low especially with delayed reactions

Pg 519 med error

There are many, many cephalosporins 4 generations, Many sound alike

Peak 30-60 minutes after dosing

Trough immediately before the next dose!!!

Can they stop if they feel better?

Why water