Question

Using your text book or other reliable references, complete the following chart. Match each of the antimicrobial agents listed with its type and method of action.Type of antimicrobial agent

a. Aminoglycosides

b. Beta ( ?) lactams

c. Carbapenems

d. Cephalosporins

e. Glycopeptides

f. Macrolides

g. Monobactams

h. Quinolones

i. Sulfonamides

j. Tetracyclines

k. None of the above

Method of action

i. Inhibit enzyme activity

ii. Inhibit cell wall synthesis

iii. Inhibit protein synthesis

iv. Inhibit nucleic acid synthesis

Each number needs an antimicrobial agent and a method of action

Ampicillin

Carbenicillin

Cefoxitin

Ceftazidime

Cephalothin

Chloramphenical

Ciprofloxacin

Erythromycin

Gentamicin

Imipenem

Penicillin G

Rifampin

Streptomycin

Sulfisoxazole

Tetracycline

Trimethoprim –Sulfamethoxazole

Vancomycin