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What is the mechanism of action of chloramphenicol?
What is the mechanism of action of chloramphenicol?
- Inhibiting DNA gyrase
- Inhibiting cell wall synthesis
- Inhibiting protein synthesis by binding to the 50S ribosomal subunit (correct)
- Inhibiting dihydropteroate synthase
What is the most serious adverse effect of chloramphenicol in humans?
What is the most serious adverse effect of chloramphenicol in humans?
- Abdominal distention
- Allergic reactions
- Bone marrow suppression and aplastic anemia (correct)
- Gray baby syndrome
What is the clinical use of sulfa drugs?
What is the clinical use of sulfa drugs?
- Treating fungal infections
- Treating bacterial infections such as urinary tract infections (correct)
- Treating parasitic infections
- Treating viral infections
What is the mechanism of action of sulfa drugs?
What is the mechanism of action of sulfa drugs?
Why are sulfonamides not classified as antibiotics?
Why are sulfonamides not classified as antibiotics?
What is the potential side effect of taking sulfa drugs for a long period of time?
What is the potential side effect of taking sulfa drugs for a long period of time?
What is the mechanism of action of vancomycin?
What is the mechanism of action of vancomycin?
Which type of bacteria is vancomycin used to treat?
Which type of bacteria is vancomycin used to treat?
What is a potential side effect of vancomycin administration?
What is a potential side effect of vancomycin administration?
What is a clinical use of vancomycin?
What is a clinical use of vancomycin?
What is a potential toxicity of aminoglycosides?
What is a potential toxicity of aminoglycosides?
What is an indication for chloramphenicol use?
What is an indication for chloramphenicol use?
What is a potential consequence of having low blood counts due to sulfonamides?
What is a potential consequence of having low blood counts due to sulfonamides?
What is the primary route of administration for quinolones?
What is the primary route of administration for quinolones?
Which of the following antibiotics is bactericidal?
Which of the following antibiotics is bactericidal?
What is a potential adverse effect of taking sulfonamides?
What is a potential adverse effect of taking sulfonamides?
Why should dental work be postponed when taking sulfonamides?
Why should dental work be postponed when taking sulfonamides?
What is a characteristic of fluoroquinolones?
What is a characteristic of fluoroquinolones?
