Antibiotics and Anti-Infective Medications Quiz
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Antibiotics and Anti-Infective Medications Quiz

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What is the mechanism of action of trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim)?

  • Bactericidal - inhibits cell wall synthesis
  • Bactericidal - inhibits DNA replication
  • Bacteriostatic - inhibits synthesis of folic acid (correct)
  • Bacteriostatic - inhibits protein synthesis

    • Which statement about metronidazole (Flagyl) is incorrect?

  • It is used to treat protozoa infections in the gastrointestinal and vaginal flora.
  • It is bactericidal and works under anaerobic conditions.
  • It is used as pre-operative prophylaxis.
  • It inhibits the action of warfarin. (correct)

    • What is the mechanism of action of amphotericin B (Fungizone)?

  • Inhibits protein synthesis in fungal cells
  • Causes fungal cells to leak out by affecting the cell wall (correct)
  • Inhibits cell wall synthesis in fungal cells
  • Inhibits DNA replication in fungal cells

    • Which statement about albuterol sulfate (Proventil) is correct?

    <p>It is a beta-2 selective adrenergic agonist bronchodilator.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mechanism of action of anticholinergic bronchodilators like ipratropium bromide (Atrovent)?

    <p>Blocks acetylcholine at its receptors in the lungs, leading to bronchodilation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about montelukast sodium (Singulair) is incorrect?

    <p>It is used for the treatment of severe acute asthma attacks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mechanism of action of glucocorticoids like beclomethasone (Beclovent)?

    <p>Inhibits the expression of genes that control the release of inflammatory mediators</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) is correct?

    <p>It is used as an antidote for acetaminophen overdose.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about isoniazid is incorrect?

    <p>It is used in combination with rifampin for a 3-month treatment regimen.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mechanism of action of thiazide diuretics like hydrochlorothiazide?

    <p>Blocks sodium reabsorption at the distal tubules</p> Signup and view all the answers

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