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Which of the following is a correct statement about the pharmacokinetics of penicillin?

Penicillins are not absorbed after oral administration.

Amoxicillin is poorly absorbed (correct)

Probenecid does not affect the excretion of penicillin.

Penicillins can cross the placental barrier and cause teratogenic effects.

What is the difference between broad-spectrum and narrow-spectrum antimicrobial drugs?

Broad-spectrum drugs are less effective than narrow-spectrum drugs against a wide range of Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria

Narrow-spectrum drugs are less effective than broad-spectrum drugs against a wide range of Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria

Broad-spectrum drugs are only effective against Gram positive bacteria, while narrow-spectrum drugs are effective against both Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria

Broad-spectrum drugs are effective against a wide range of Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria, while narrow-spectrum drugs are only effective against either Gram positive or Gram negative bacteria (correct)

Which adverse effect is NOT associated with penicillin use?

Hypersensitivity reaction

Diarrhea leading to superinfection

CNS toxicity at high concentrations

Acute interstitial nephritis with ceftriaxone (correct)

What is the main route of excretion for penicillin?

Renal Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between bacteriostatic and bactericidal antimicrobial drugs?

Bacteriostatic drugs rely on the host's immune defenses to destroy microorganisms, while bactericidal drugs destroy them directly. Signup and view all the answers

Which cephalosporin is excreted differently than the others?

Ceftriaxone Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a type of antimicrobial drug?

Organic Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a use for cephalosporins?

Treatment of fungal infections Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a therapeutic use of penicillin?

Prophylaxis to prevent recurrence of rheumatic fever Signup and view all the answers

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Test your knowledge on Antimicrobial Drugs with this quiz! Learn about the different types of antimicrobial drugs, their classifications, and how they work to inhibit the growth of microbes. This quiz will cover topics such as broad spectrum vs narrow spectrum drugs, bacteriostatic vs bactericidal drugs, and more. Enhance your understanding of antimicrobial drugs by taking this quiz now!