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Which antibiotic shares a B-lactam ring in its molecular structure?
Which antibiotic shares a B-lactam ring in its molecular structure?
- Penicillins (correct)
- Linezolid
- Macrolides
- Quinolones
What is the mechanism of action of Vancomycin?
What is the mechanism of action of Vancomycin?
- Inhibition of viral replication
- Inhibition of bacterial cell wall synthesis (correct)
- Inhibition of protein synthesis
- Inhibition of nucleic acid synthesis (DNA)
What is the general adverse effect associated with broad-spectrum antibiotics?
What is the general adverse effect associated with broad-spectrum antibiotics?
- Vitamin B complex deficiency
- Superinfection (correct)
- Hypersensitivity or allergic reactions
- Resistance
What is the treatment for superinfection caused by broad-spectrum antibiotics with incomplete absorption?
What is the treatment for superinfection caused by broad-spectrum antibiotics with incomplete absorption?
Which antibiotics decrease bacterial cell wall synthesis?
Which antibiotics decrease bacterial cell wall synthesis?
Which antibiotic is inactivated by B-lactamase and is usually combined with clavulanic acid or sulbactam to cover B-lactamase producing bacteria?
Which antibiotic is inactivated by B-lactamase and is usually combined with clavulanic acid or sulbactam to cover B-lactamase producing bacteria?
Which antibiotic is only effective against Gram-positive bacteria and is commonly used to treat Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)?
Which antibiotic is only effective against Gram-positive bacteria and is commonly used to treat Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)?
Which antibiotic has a high incidence of diarrhea and pseudomembranous colitis as a side effect due to superinfection, and is similar in mechanism to erythromycin?
Which antibiotic has a high incidence of diarrhea and pseudomembranous colitis as a side effect due to superinfection, and is similar in mechanism to erythromycin?
Which antibiotic class tends to be deposited in growing bones and teeth causing yellow discoloration of teeth due to its chelating properties with calcium?
Which antibiotic class tends to be deposited in growing bones and teeth causing yellow discoloration of teeth due to its chelating properties with calcium?
Which antibiotic inhibits nucleic acid synthesis (DNA) and should have its empiric use in minor infections discouraged?
Which antibiotic inhibits nucleic acid synthesis (DNA) and should have its empiric use in minor infections discouraged?
