Anti-Protozoal Drugs Quiz

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Which of the following is not an anti-protozoal drug?

  • Chloroquine
  • Mefloquine
  • Amoxicillin (correct)
  • Metronidazole

What is the primary mechanism of action of anti-protozoal drugs?

  • Inhibition of fungal ergosterol synthesis
  • Inhibition of bacterial cell wall synthesis
  • Prevention of viral replication
  • Interference with protozoal DNA synthesis (correct)

Which of the following is a common side effect of anti-protozoal drugs?

  • Hypoglycemia
  • Osteoporosis
  • Hypertension
  • Jaundice (correct)

Which of the following is a common target of anti-protozoal drugs?

<p>Cytoplasmic ribosomes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mode of action of anti-protozoal drugs?

<p>Interference with protein synthesis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a commonly used tissue amebicide?

<p>Metronidazole (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common resistance mechanism developed by protozoa against anti-protozoal drugs?

<p>Enhanced drug metabolism by the protozoa (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mode of action of tissue amebicides?

<p>Inhibition of DNA synthesis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common resistance mechanism developed by protozoa against tissue amebicides?

<p>Upregulation of drug efflux pumps (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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