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WGU Microbiology D311 Section 3 L.5: Questions & Answers
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WGU Microbiology D311 Section 3 L.5: Questions &Answers
Imidazoles Right Ans - class of antifungal drugs that inhibit ergosterol
biosynthesis
Triazoles (Fluconazole) Right Ans - ergosterol biosynthesis inhibitors used
to treat several types of systemic yeast infections; exhibit more selective
toxicity than the imidazoles and are associated with fewer side effects
Allyamines (terbinafine) Right Ans - class of antifungal drugs that inhibit
ergosterol biosynthesis at an early point in the pathway
Polyenes Right Ans - bind to ergosterol to form membrane pores,
disrupting fungal cell membrane integrity
- Amphotericin B: antifungal drug of the polyene class that is used to treat
several systemic fungal infections
- Nystatin: is typically used as a topical treatment for yeast infections of the
skin, mouth, and vagina
Echinocandins (caspofungin) Right Ans - blocks fungal cell wall synthesis
Polyoxins and nikkomycins Right Ans - target chitin synthesis
Griseofulvin Right Ans - disrupt fungal cell division by interfering with
spindle formation during mitosis
Atovaquone Right Ans - interferes with electron transport in protozoa and
fungi
Proguanil Right Ans - inhibits protozoan folic acid synthesis.
Artemisinin Right Ans - destroys malarial parasites by releasing free
radicals in red blood cells
Sulfadiazine Right Ans - inhibits an enzyme in folic acid production in
parasites and can be used to treat malaria and toxoplasmosis
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