Antimicrobials

3. drugs that kill their target bacteria
8. infection caused by Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus that is difficult to treat
10. drugs that cause bacteria to stop reproducing but does not kill the bacteria
11. may experience a disulfiram like reaction when alcohol is consumed with this drug class
13. a type of interaction where concurrent drug administration of two drugs causes harmful effects
14. increased risk of crystalluria that can cause kidney stones or decreased kidney function
15. the rate at which 50% of a drug is eliminated from the bloodstream
16. secondary infection in a patient having a preexisting infection

1. antibiotic that targets a wide variety of bacterial pathogen
2. has a black box warning of tendon rupture, peripheral neuropathy and CNS effects
4. test performed to examine different body substances for the presence of bacteria or fungus
5. may cause a prolonged QT interval segment
6. may cause permanent teeth discoloration in children under 8 years of age
7. a type of interaction where concurrent drug administration produces a better efficacy than either drug alone
9. an organism causing disease to it's host
12. has a cross sensitivity when a patient is also allergic to cephalosporins