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Which class of antifungal agents inhibits the synthesis of ergosterol in the fungal cell membrane?
Which class of antifungal agents inhibits the synthesis of ergosterol in the fungal cell membrane?
- Echinocandins
- Azoles (correct)
- Antimetabolites
- Terbinafine
Which antifungal agent disrupts the fungal cell wall by inhibiting β-glucan synthesis?
Which antifungal agent disrupts the fungal cell wall by inhibiting β-glucan synthesis?
- Fluconazole
- 5-Fluorocytosine
- Caspofungin (correct)
- Itraconazole
Which antifungal agent targets the cytochrome P450 enzyme in fungi?
Which antifungal agent targets the cytochrome P450 enzyme in fungi?
- Terbinafine
- Flucytosine
- Amphotericin B
- Miconazole (correct)
Which antifungal agent is used to treat superficial fungal infections, such as athlete's foot and ringworm?
Which antifungal agent is used to treat superficial fungal infections, such as athlete's foot and ringworm?
Which class of antifungal agents is effective against both Candida species and Aspergillus species?
Which class of antifungal agents is effective against both Candida species and Aspergillus species?
Which antifungal agent is a pyrimidine analog that inhibits DNA synthesis in fungi?
Which antifungal agent is a pyrimidine analog that inhibits DNA synthesis in fungi?
Which one of these antifungal drugs inhibits the synthesis of Beta 1-3 D glucan?
Which one of these antifungal drugs inhibits the synthesis of Beta 1-3 D glucan?
Which one of these antifungal drugs targets squalene allylamine monooxygenase?
Which one of these antifungal drugs targets squalene allylamine monooxygenase?
Which one of these antifungal drugs is a potent antimetabolite that inhibits thymidylate synthase enzyme?
Which one of these antifungal drugs is a potent antimetabolite that inhibits thymidylate synthase enzyme?
Which one of these antifungal drugs disrupts spindle formation (microtubule function) and is fungistatic?
Which one of these antifungal drugs disrupts spindle formation (microtubule function) and is fungistatic?
Which one of these antifungal drugs inhibits sterol 14-alpha demethylase enzyme in fungal ergosterol biosynthesis?
Which one of these antifungal drugs inhibits sterol 14-alpha demethylase enzyme in fungal ergosterol biosynthesis?
Which one of these antifungal drugs makes pores or channels by interacting with ergosterol on fungal membrane, causing ions to leak out?
Which one of these antifungal drugs makes pores or channels by interacting with ergosterol on fungal membrane, causing ions to leak out?
Which class of antifungals is characterized by their ability to inhibit the synthesis of ergosterol in fungal cell membranes?
Which class of antifungals is characterized by their ability to inhibit the synthesis of ergosterol in fungal cell membranes?
Which antifungal class targets the fungal cell wall by inhibiting beta-glucan synthesis?
Which antifungal class targets the fungal cell wall by inhibiting beta-glucan synthesis?
Which antifungal is characterized by its ability to inhibit the fungal squalene epoxidase enzyme?
Which antifungal is characterized by its ability to inhibit the fungal squalene epoxidase enzyme?
Which class of antifungals works by mimicking purine or pyrimidine precursors to disrupt nucleic acid synthesis in fungi?
Which class of antifungals works by mimicking purine or pyrimidine precursors to disrupt nucleic acid synthesis in fungi?
Which antifungal is characterized by its ability to inhibit the synthesis of chitin in fungal cell walls?
Which antifungal is characterized by its ability to inhibit the synthesis of chitin in fungal cell walls?
Which antifungal class is characterized by its ability to inhibit the synthesis of DNA and RNA in fungi?
Which antifungal class is characterized by its ability to inhibit the synthesis of DNA and RNA in fungi?
