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Action of Antimicrobial Drugs Quiz
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Action of Antimicrobial Drugs Quiz

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Which of the following antimicrobial drugs inhibits protein synthesis by binding to the 50s ribosomal subunit?

  • Oxazolidinones
  • Tetracyclines
  • Macrolides (correct)
  • Aminoglycosides
  • Which antimicrobial agent is used as an alternative for treating vancomycin-resistant Gram-positive bacteria?

  • Quinupristin and Dalfopristin (correct)
  • Chloramphenicol
  • Clindamycin
  • Linezolid
  • Which of the following antimicrobial drugs is known for its broad spectrum activity, including against Pseudomonas species?

  • Erythromycin
  • Minocycline
  • Clindamycin
  • Gentamicin (correct)
  • Which antimicrobial agent is associated with the 'gray baby syndrome' as an adverse effect?

    <p>Chloramphenicol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which class of antimicrobial drugs is known to cause ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity as adverse effects?

    <p>Aminoglycosides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which antimicrobial agent is primarily used for topical application and is effective against Gram-negative bacteria, including Pseudomonas species?

    <p>Polymyxin B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which antimicrobial drug is considered an alternative to penicillin and has a broader antimicrobial spectrum compared to erythromycin?

    <p>Azithromycin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which antimicrobial agent is used to treat anaerobic bacterial infections?

    <p>Clindamycin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which antimicrobial drug is known to cause phototoxicity as an adverse effect?

    <p>Tetracyclines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which antimicrobial agent was the first antibiotic used to treat tuberculosis (TB)?

    <p>Streptomycin</p> Signup and view all the answers

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