5 Questions
Which category of antimicrobials is defined as substances produced by microorganisms that have bacteriostatic or bactericidal effects?
Antibiotics
What is the term used to describe the scope of a drug's ability to kill or suppress the growth of microorganisms?
Antimicrobial spectrum
Which type of drugs are synthesized in the lab and include antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral agents?
Antibacterial synthetic drugs
Which category of antimicrobials acts only on one kind or one strain of bacteria?
Narrow-spectrum
Which category of antimicrobials has a wide antimicrobial spectrum and can act against a variety of microorganisms?
Broad-spectrum
Test your knowledge on antimicrobial chemotherapy with this quiz! Designed for Preclerkship-II medical students, this quiz covers the overview of antibacterials, antivirals, and antifungals. Challenge yourself and see how well you understand the principles of antimicrobial therapy.
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