Antimicrobial Drugs Mechanisms Quiz
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Antimicrobial Drugs Mechanisms Quiz

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What is the historical significance of 1928 in the development of Beta-lactam antibiotics?

  • Discovery of Vancomycin
  • Alexander Fleming observed the antibacterial effects of Penicillin (correct)
  • Florey and Chain extracted Penicillin
  • Observation of zone of inhibition

    • Which drug is categorized under 'Drugs that affect the bacterial cell wall'?

  • Ethinamide
  • Cycloserine
  • Isoniazid
  • Vancomycin (correct)

    • What is the mechanism of action of Bacitracin?

  • Inhibit protein synthesis
  • Injury to plasma membrane
  • Inhibit nucleic acid synthesis
  • Inhibit cell wall synthesis (correct)

    • Which drugs are used for the treatment of mycobacterial infections?

    <p>Isoniazid, ethinamide, ethambutol, cycloserine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the observation of a clear zone around the fungal colony?

    <p>Zone of inhibition due to the diffusion of a substance with antibiotic properties from the fungus</p> Signup and view all the answers

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