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Which bacterial proteins are targeted by tetracyclines for inhibition?
Which bacterial proteins are targeted by tetracyclines for inhibition?
- 40S subunit of the ribosome
- 50S subunit of the ribosome
- 30S subunit of the ribosome (correct)
- 60S subunit of the ribosome
What is the main mechanism of action of tetracyclines in inhibiting protein synthesis?
What is the main mechanism of action of tetracyclines in inhibiting protein synthesis?
- Stimulates protein synthesis
- Prevents transcription of mRNA
- Blocks addition of amino acids to the growing peptide chain (correct)
- Inhibits tRNA synthesis
What is a common mechanism of resistance to tetracyclines?
What is a common mechanism of resistance to tetracyclines?
- Enzymatic inactivation of the antibiotic
- Interference with bacterial binding sites
- Increased permeability to the drug (correct)
- Enhanced protein synthesis
Which adverse effect is associated with tetracyclines in young children?
Which adverse effect is associated with tetracyclines in young children?
What effect can tetracyclines have on sun exposure in patients taking them?
What effect can tetracyclines have on sun exposure in patients taking them?
Which parameter is utilized by the new BL/BLI, omadacycline, and eravacycline drugs for their pharmacodynamic action?
Which parameter is utilized by the new BL/BLI, omadacycline, and eravacycline drugs for their pharmacodynamic action?
What is the activity of Plazomicin against beta-lactamase producing isolates?
What is the activity of Plazomicin against beta-lactamase producing isolates?
Which bacterium is categorized as a serious threat by the CDC due to its resistance levels?
Which bacterium is categorized as a serious threat by the CDC due to its resistance levels?
What is the resistance pattern observed in Streptococcus pneumoniae according to the text?
What is the resistance pattern observed in Streptococcus pneumoniae according to the text?
What is the main concern regarding the effectiveness of multivalent vaccines mentioned in the text?
What is the main concern regarding the effectiveness of multivalent vaccines mentioned in the text?
Which infections are categorized as non-invasive for Streptococcus pneumoniae?
Which infections are categorized as non-invasive for Streptococcus pneumoniae?
Which type of organisms are not indicated for treatment with macrolides?
Which type of organisms are not indicated for treatment with macrolides?
What is the mechanism of action of macrolides like erythromycin and clarithromycin?
What is the mechanism of action of macrolides like erythromycin and clarithromycin?
Which adverse effect is commonly associated with erythromycin?
Which adverse effect is commonly associated with erythromycin?
What is the mode of action of lincosamides like clindamycin?
What is the mode of action of lincosamides like clindamycin?
Which type of bacteria are resistant to clindamycin according to the text?
Which type of bacteria are resistant to clindamycin according to the text?
Which antibiotic is known for causing dose-related anemia, aplastic anemia, and gray baby syndrome?
Which antibiotic is known for causing dose-related anemia, aplastic anemia, and gray baby syndrome?
What is the mechanism of action of oxazolidinones?
What is the mechanism of action of oxazolidinones?
Which adverse effect is associated with linezolid?
Which adverse effect is associated with linezolid?
What is a common toxicity of aminoglycosides?
What is a common toxicity of aminoglycosides?
Which mechanism of resistance is NOT associated with aminoglycosides?
Which mechanism of resistance is NOT associated with aminoglycosides?
What is a characteristic of aminoglycoside antibiotics that distinguishes them from other protein synthesis inhibitors?
What is a characteristic of aminoglycoside antibiotics that distinguishes them from other protein synthesis inhibitors?
Which aminoglycoside can be used against organisms resistant to Gentamicin and Tobramycin?
Which aminoglycoside can be used against organisms resistant to Gentamicin and Tobramycin?
What is a significant adverse effect of streptomycin?
What is a significant adverse effect of streptomycin?
Which antibiotic is active against all clinically relevant gram-positive cocci, including VRE and MRSA?
Which antibiotic is active against all clinically relevant gram-positive cocci, including VRE and MRSA?
