Antibiotics Quiz
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What is the mechanism of action of tetracyclines?

  • Inhibiting DNA replication by binding to bacterial DNA
  • Disrupting bacterial cell wall synthesis
  • Inhibiting bacterial metabolism by disrupting the electron transport chain
  • Inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the bacterial ribosome (correct)
  • Which tetracycline has a longer duration of action and can penetrate into the CNS?

  • Tetracycline
  • Minocycline (correct)
  • Tigecycline
  • Doxycycline
  • What are the first line antibiotics for typhus and cholera?

  • Aminoglycosides
  • Macrolides
  • Tetracyclines (correct)
  • Fluoroquinolones
  • What drug-food interaction should be avoided with tetracyclines?

    <p>Milk or iron supplements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What adverse effect is associated with tetracyclines?

    <p>Photosensitivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mechanism of action of tetracyclines?

    <p>Inhibit bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the bacterial ribosome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tetracycline has a longer duration of action and can penetrate into the CNS?

    <p>Minocycline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the first line antibiotics for typhus and cholera?

    <p>Tetracyclines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What adverse effect is associated with PO tetracyclines in relation to metal ions?

    <p>Binding metal ions such as calcium and iron</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the clinical use of tetracyclines at low doses?

    <p>Treating acne</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tetracycline is effective against a large number of different gram-negative and gram-positive organisms, and atypical bacteria?

    <p>Tetracycline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mechanism of action of tetracyclines?

    <p>Inhibition of bacterial protein synthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which adverse effect is associated with tetracyclines?

    <p>Gastric distress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tetracycline has a longer duration of action and can penetrate into the CNS?

    <p>Doxycycline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the first line antibiotics for typhus and cholera?

    <p>Tetracyclines</p> Signup and view all the answers

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