Antibacterial Agents Classification Quiz
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Which type of antibiotics are capable of inhibiting the growth or reproduction of bacteria?

  • Bacteriostatic antibiotics (correct)
  • Bactericidal antibiotics
  • Narrow spectrum antibiotics
  • Broad spectrum antibiotics

    • Which group of antibiotics acts mainly against Gram-negative organisms?

  • Ampicillin
  • Polymyxins (correct)
  • Fluorinated quinolones
  • Benzyl penicillin

    • Which mechanism of action is associated with selective inhibitors of bacterial cell wall synthesis?

  • Inhibition of protein synthesis
  • Inhibition of DNA replication
  • Inhibition of RNA synthesis
  • Inhibition of cell wall synthesis (correct)

    • Which type of antibiotics are capable of killing bacteria?

    <p>Bactericidal antibiotics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of antibiotics acts against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria?

    <p>Fluorinated quinolones (e.g. norfloxacin, ciprofloxacin)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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