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Which of the following antibiotics is most effective in treating Gram+ infections?
Which of the following antibiotics is most effective in treating Gram+ infections?
- Aminoglycosides
- Penicillins (correct)
- Cephalosporins
- Beta-lactamase inhibitors
What is the most serious complication of using Penicillins?
What is the most serious complication of using Penicillins?
- Hypersensitivity and nephropathy (correct)
- Ototoxicity
- Muscle weakness
- Nephrotoxicity
Which of the following antibiotics is derived from a fungus?
Which of the following antibiotics is derived from a fungus?
- Aminoglycosides
- Penicillins and Cephalosporins (correct)
- Beta-lactamase inhibitors
- Carbenicillin and ticaracillin
What is the main reason for using combinations of antibiotics with beta-lactamase inhibitors?
What is the main reason for using combinations of antibiotics with beta-lactamase inhibitors?
Which of the following antibiotics has poor distribution to the CNS?
Which of the following antibiotics has poor distribution to the CNS?
Which of the following antibiotics is used to treat infections of the skin, GU, GI, respiratory tract, and soft tissues?
Which of the following antibiotics is used to treat infections of the skin, GU, GI, respiratory tract, and soft tissues?
Why should Aminoglycosides be used cautiously in patients with Myasthenia Gravis or neuromuscular disorders?
Why should Aminoglycosides be used cautiously in patients with Myasthenia Gravis or neuromuscular disorders?
What is the main reason for the poor absorption of Aminoglycosides from the GI tract?
What is the main reason for the poor absorption of Aminoglycosides from the GI tract?
Which of the following antibiotics is NOT used in surgical prophylaxis?
Which of the following antibiotics is NOT used in surgical prophylaxis?
What is the mechanism of action of antibiotics used in the long-term treatment of acne?
What is the mechanism of action of antibiotics used in the long-term treatment of acne?
Which antibiotic is effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria?
Which antibiotic is effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria?
What is the main indication for the use of Metronidazole?
What is the main indication for the use of Metronidazole?
Which antibiotic is commonly used to treat MRSA infections?
Which antibiotic is commonly used to treat MRSA infections?
What is the potential adverse effect of rapid infusion of Vancomycin?
What is the potential adverse effect of rapid infusion of Vancomycin?
Which antibiotic is similar in action to macrolides?
Which antibiotic is similar in action to macrolides?
What is the indication for the use of Clindamycin?
What is the indication for the use of Clindamycin?
What type of bacteria is Metronidazole effective against?
What type of bacteria is Metronidazole effective against?
What is the mechanism of action of fluoroquinolones?
What is the mechanism of action of fluoroquinolones?
What is a contraindication for the use of fluoroquinolones?
What is a contraindication for the use of fluoroquinolones?
What is a common side effect of sulfonamides?
What is a common side effect of sulfonamides?
What is the indication for clarithromycin in the treatment of H. pylori?
What is the indication for clarithromycin in the treatment of H. pylori?
What is the primary mechanism of action of macrolides?
What is the primary mechanism of action of macrolides?
What is a common interaction with macrolides?
What is a common interaction with macrolides?
What is the primary indication for the combination of trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole?
What is the primary indication for the combination of trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole?
