Antibiotics Interfering with Chromosome Function Quiz

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Which type of antibiotics is uniquely inhibiting bacterial replication by inhibiting DNA Gyrase?

  • Quinolones (correct)
  • Nitrofurantoin
  • Metronidazole
  • Imidazole derivatives

Which antibiotic is particularly used for anaerobic bacteria and protozoa, and causes DNA strand breakage in bacterial DNA?

  • Metronidazole (correct)
  • Levofloxacin
  • Ciprofloxacin
  • Nalidixic acid

Which antibiotic has the same mode of action as metronidazole but works aerobically and can be prescribed to pregnant women?

  • Ciprofloxacin
  • Nalidixic acid
  • Nitrofurantoin (correct)
  • Levofloxacin

Which antibiotic is not prescribed for pregnant women and may cause Clostridium difficile infection?

<p>Norfloxacin (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which antibiotic possesses broad antimycotic spectrum with some antibacterial activity and is used topically?

<p>Clotrimazole (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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