10 Questions
Which antibiotic shares a B-lactam ring in its molecular structure?
Penicillins
What is the mechanism of action of Vancomycin?
Inhibition of bacterial cell wall synthesis
What is the general adverse effect associated with broad-spectrum antibiotics?
Superinfection
What is the treatment for superinfection caused by broad-spectrum antibiotics with incomplete absorption?
Stop antibiotic and administer Metronidazole orally for bacteria
Which antibiotics decrease bacterial cell wall synthesis?
Penicillins & Cephalosporin
Which antibiotic is inactivated by B-lactamase and is usually combined with clavulanic acid or sulbactam to cover B-lactamase producing bacteria?
Amoxicillin
Which antibiotic is only effective against Gram-positive bacteria and is commonly used to treat Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)?
Vancomycin
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?
Clindamycin
Which antibiotic class tends to be deposited in growing bones and teeth causing yellow discoloration of teeth due to its chelating properties with calcium?
Tetracyclines
Which antibiotic inhibits nucleic acid synthesis (DNA) and should have its empiric use in minor infections discouraged?
Ciprofloxacin
Test your knowledge of antimicrobial chemotherapy by classifying according to their mechanism of action and general adverse effects.
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