Antibiotics Crossword Puzzle

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Antibiotics Crossword Puzzle

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QUESTIONS LIST:

  • ethambutol : can cause ocular toxicity
  • narrow spectrum : a type of antibiotic that is specific to a certain kind of bacteria
  • sulfonamides : can cause crystals in the urine, agranulocytosis, and acute hemolytic anemia
  • isoniazid : can cause numbness and tingling in hands and feet and increased liver enzymes, and rash
  • aerobic : bacteria that love oxygen
  • amino glycoside : has a narrow therapeutic index, can cause neurotoxicity and ototoxicity
  • macrolide : "-thromycin" is a common ending, do not take with fruit juices
  • super infection : secondary infection that occurs when too many host flora are killed by an antibiotic
  • anaerobic : bacteria that does not love oxygen
  • rifampin : can turn urine or secretions orange
  • tetracycline : kids under 8 years old should not take, can cause tooth discoloration and photosensitivity
  • fluoroquinolones : tendon rupture may happen when you take this
  • pyrazin amide : can cause muscle or joint pain and increased uric acid levels
  • cephalosporin : has cross sensitivity to penicillin
  • broad spectrum : a type of antibiotic that covers a wide range of bacteria
  • penicillin : safest class of antibiotics and most prescribed, high allergy risk