11 Questions
What is the key difference between community-associated infections and health care–associated infections?
Source of infection
Which term best describes the action of antibiotics that kill bacteria?
Bactericidal
What is the purpose of prophylactic therapy in relation to antibiotics?
To prevent an infection
What is the goal of empiric therapy in antibiotic treatment?
To provide a broad spectrum of antibiotic coverage
Which two broad classes of antibiotics are mentioned to cause allergic anaphylactic reactions in many people?
Penicillins and Sulfonamides
What is the mechanism of action of macrolides?
Prevent protein synthesis
Which antibiotic should not be used in children younger than age 8 or in pregnant or lactating women due to the risk of tooth discoloration?
Tetracycline
Which class of antibiotics has a '– penem' ending?
Carbapenems
What is the role of Beta-Lactamase Inhibitors in combination with antibiotics?
Inactivate beta-lactamase enzymes
Which antibiotic is primarily used to treat MRSA infections?
Ceftaroline
What is the common treatment application for Tetracyclines?
Acne and Lyme disease
Test your knowledge on different types of infections including community-associated and health care-associated infections, MRSA, prevention methods, and different types of therapy such as empiric and definitive therapy.
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