Which of the following is the most likely explanation for multiple drug resistance to antibiotics that spreads from one type of bacteria to another? Penicillins inhibit which of the following bacterial processes/ compounds? Ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity are characteristic adverse effects of which of the following?
Author: Donna Brettler
Case: Antibacterial agents. Class
Partial listing of penicillins. Selected listing of cephalosporins. Partial listing of antimicrobial agents.
Case: Antibacterial agents
What is the mechanism of action of amoxicillin? What is the mechanism of action of clavulanic acid? Approach to pharmacology of antibacterial agents.
Bronchitis: Frequently Asked Questions
What are the primary causes of chronic bronchitis? What is the difference between emphysema and chronic bronchitis? What are the most common symptoms of chronic bronchitis? How do I know when to get help from a health care professional? How serious is chronic bronchitis?
How Is Chronic Bronchitis Treated?
When you visit your healthcare professional, he or she will ask you about your symptoms before diagnosing the condition and conducting any tests. Are you coughing up mucus? Do you smoke cigarettes? Do you have difficulty breathing? Does your chest feel tight?
Who Gets Chronic Bronchitis?
According to the American Lung Association, chronic bronchitis affects approximately 5.4 percent of the population, or 14.2 million people, in the United States. The condition has been slightly more prevalent in men than in women, but chronic bronchitis affects people of all ages. The highest incidence rate has been found in people over 50 years old.
What is Chronic Bronchitis?
Bronchitis is a form of lung disease that interferes with the lungs’ ability to move enough air in and out. In chronic bronchitis, the airways have become permanently swollen, which narrows them and may cause coughing and heavy mucus. This swelling in the airways is usually a response to irritants, such as tobacco smoke. Chronic bronchitis can lead to repeated lung infections.
Pneumonia: Mini-Glossary
Aspiration, Alveolar macrophages, Alveoli, Biopsy, Bronchi, Bronchial pneumonia, Bronchioles, Bronchoconstriction, Bronchodilator, Cilia, Expiration, Inspiration, Irritant, Lobar Pneumonia…
How Is Community-Acquired Pneumonia Treated?
Traditional antibiotic treatment for community-acquired pneumonia usually lasts from 10-14 days. Today, shorter courses of antibiotic therapy can be prescribed.
Who Gets Pneumonia?
The elderly, infants and young children, and individuals with underlying health problems, such as chronic bronchitis, diabetes and congestive heart failure, are considered at high risk for pneumonia. People who have diseases that impair the immune system, such as AIDS, are especially susceptible to pneumonia.