Antibiotics Quiz

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What is the treatment of choice for MRSA and other gram-positive infections?

  • Erythromycin
  • Penicillin
  • Vancomycin (correct)
  • Ciprofloxacin

For which condition is oral vancomycin ONLY indicated?

  • Skin infection
  • Urinary tract infection
  • Pneumonia
  • Antibiotic-induced colitis (C. difficile) (correct)

What adverse effect may vancomycin cause if not infused over 60 minutes?

  • Hypertension
  • Hypotension (correct)
  • Bradycardia
  • Tachycardia

Which antibiotic interferes with DNA synthesis of anaerobic organisms?

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

What interaction should be considered when administering metronidazole?

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

What should be monitored to ensure therapeutic levels and prevent toxicity when using vancomycin?

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

Which adverse effect may occur if vancomycin is not infused over 60 minutes?

<p>Hypotension and red man syndrome (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the treatment indication for oral vancomycin?

<p>Antibiotic-induced colitis (C. difficile) and staphylococcal enterocolitis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary action of metronidazole (Flagyl)?

<p>Interferes with DNA synthesis of anaerobic organisms (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which antibiotic may cause reversible neutropenia and thrombocytopenia as adverse effects?

<p>Metronidazole (Flagyl) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be monitored to ensure therapeutic levels and prevent toxicity when using vancomycin?

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

What interaction should be considered when administering metronidazole?

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

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