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Which class of antibiotics kills or inhibits the growth of bacteria?
Which class of antibiotics kills or inhibits the growth of bacteria?
- Bactericidal (correct)
- Gram positive
- Broad spectrum
- Transpeptidation
What is the mechanism of action of penicillin?
What is the mechanism of action of penicillin?
- Interference with DNA replication
- Interference with bacterial cell wall synthesis (correct)
- Activation of viral enzymes
- Inhibition of host immune system
What is the main difference between bactericidal and bacteriostatic antibiotics?
What is the main difference between bactericidal and bacteriostatic antibiotics?
- Their effect on the immune system
- Their interaction with peptidoglycan strands
- Their mechanism of action (correct)
- Their cost of therapy
Which type of antibiotics act against gram positive and gram negative bacteria?
Which type of antibiotics act against gram positive and gram negative bacteria?
Why is identifying the infecting organism important in selecting antimicrobial agents?
Why is identifying the infecting organism important in selecting antimicrobial agents?
What is the mechanism of action of β-Lactamase inhibitors in combination with penicillins?
What is the mechanism of action of β-Lactamase inhibitors in combination with penicillins?
Which of the following is NOT a therapeutic use of penicillins?
Which of the following is NOT a therapeutic use of penicillins?
What is the main adverse effect of penicillin hypersensitivity?
What is the main adverse effect of penicillin hypersensitivity?
What problem is commonly caused by a disruption of the normal balance of intestinal microorganisms due to penicillin use?
What problem is commonly caused by a disruption of the normal balance of intestinal microorganisms due to penicillin use?
How does antibiotic resistance affect the effectiveness of antibiotics?
How does antibiotic resistance affect the effectiveness of antibiotics?
