5 Questions
Which type of antibiotics is uniquely inhibiting bacterial replication by inhibiting DNA Gyrase?
Quinolones
Which antibiotic is particularly used for anaerobic bacteria and protozoa, and causes DNA strand breakage in bacterial DNA?
Metronidazole
Which antibiotic has the same mode of action as metronidazole but works aerobically and can be prescribed to pregnant women?
Nitrofurantoin
Which antibiotic is not prescribed for pregnant women and may cause Clostridium difficile infection?
Norfloxacin
Which antibiotic possesses broad antimycotic spectrum with some antibacterial activity and is used topically?
Clotrimazole
Test your knowledge of antibiotics that interfere with bacterial chromosome function. Learn about the mechanism and characteristics of quinolones and fluoroquinolones, such as Nalidixic acid, Ciprofloxacin, Levofloxacin, and Norfloxacin.
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