28 Questions
Which division of antibiotics directly kills bacteria?
Bactericidals
What is the effect of antibiotics on the health of people?
Profound effect
Which antibiotics cover methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)?
All of the above
Which class of antibiotics is usually effective against vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE)?
Tetracyclines
Which of the following antibiotics is NOT effective against vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE)?
Ciprofloxacin
Which generation of cephalosporins is Ceftobiprole?
5th generation
True or false: Ceftazidime is a 4th generation cephalosporin?
False
True or false: Vancomycin is effective against vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE)?
False
True or false: Daptomycin is an advanced generation tetracycline?
False
True or false: Bactericidal antibiotics prevent bacteria from dividing.
False
True or false: Both people and animals have used antibiotics to treat infections and diseases.
True
True or false: Tigecycline is an antibiotic that covers Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
True
Which class of antibiotics is contraindicated for pregnancy?
Tetracyclines
Which of the following drugs is contraindicated for pregnancy and used for the treatment of fungal infections?
Griseofulvin
True or false: Gentamicin is contraindicated for pregnancy?
True
True or false: Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole is safe to use during pregnancy?
False
True or false: Fluconazole is contraindicated for pregnancy?
True
Which of the following drugs is contraindicated for pregnancy and inhibits cell protein synthesis?
Doxycycline
Which of the following drugs is NOT contraindicated for pregnancy and can be used in a patient with a history of severe penicillin allergy?
Vancomycin
Which of the following drugs is contraindicated for pregnancy and does NOT inhibit cell protein synthesis?
Fluconazole
True or false: Isotretinoin is contraindicated for pregnancy?
True
True or false: Tetracyclines inhibit cell protein synthesis?
True
True or false: Aztreonam can be used in a patient with a history of severe penicillin allergy?
True
The following drugs are ______ for pregnancy: Category D or X Gentamicin, Neomycin, Amikacin, Streptomycin, Kanamycin Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole Doxycycline, Minocycline, Tetracycline, Tigecycline Fluconazole, Voriconazole, Griseofulvin, Isotretinoin
contraindicated
The following drugs ______ cell protein synthesis: Macrolides Aminoglycocides Lincosamides Tetracyclines
inhibit
Match the following drugs with their contraindication status for pregnancy:
Gentamicin = Contraindicated Neomycin = Contraindicated Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole = Contraindicated Isotretinoin = Contraindicated
Match the following drug classes with their action on cell protein synthesis:
Macrolides = Inhibit protein synthesis Aminoglycocides = Inhibit protein synthesis Lincosamides = Inhibit protein synthesis Tetracyclines = Inhibit protein synthesis
Match the following drugs with their suitability for a patient with a history of severe penicillin allergy:
Monobactam (aztreonam) = Suitable Vancomycin = Suitable Doxycycline = Suitable Ciprofloxacin = Suitable
Test your knowledge on antibiotics and their classifications! Learn about the differences between bactericidal and bacteriostatic antibiotics and how they impact bacteria. Discover the profound impact antibiotics have on human and animal health.
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