Are You an Antibiotic Eye Infection Expert?
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Which type of antibiotics is recommended for bacterial conjunctivitis and corneal ulcers?

  • Topical antibiotics (correct)
  • Macrolides
  • Aminoglycosides
  • Fluoroquinolones
  • Which type of antibiotics is effective against pseudomonas?

  • Topical antibiotics
  • Fluoroquinolones (correct)
  • Aminoglycosides
  • Macrolides
  • What is the newest and most potent fluoroquinolone?

  • Chloramphenicol
  • Polymyxin B
  • Bacitracin
  • Besifloxacin (correct)
  • Which type of antibiotics may cause corneal toxicity?

    <p>Aminoglycosides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of antibiotics is effective against both gram (+) and (-) bacteria?

    <p>Macrolides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of antibiotics is effective against gram (+) bacteria?

    <p>Bacitracin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of antibiotics is effective against gram (-) bacteria?

    <p>Polymyxin B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of antibiotics is bacteriostatic and has common side effects?

    <p>Tetracyclines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of antibiotics is cheap and effective but has rare adverse side effects?

    <p>Chloramphenicol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of antibiotics are used for severe corneal infections?

    <p>Fluoroquinolones and combination antibiotic + steroid formulations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    1. Topical antibiotics are used for bacterial conjunctivitis and corneal ulcers.
    2. Fluoroquinolones are broad-spectrum and effective against pseudomonas.
    3. Besifloxacin is the newest and most potent fluoroquinolone.
    4. Aminoglycosides inhibit protein synthesis and may cause corneal toxicity.
    5. Macrolides are effective against gram (+) and (-) bacteria.
    6. Bacitracin is effective against gram (+) bacteria.
    7. Polymyxin B is effective against gram (-) bacteria.
    8. Tetracyclines are bacteriostatic and have common side effects.
    9. Chloramphenicol is cheap and effective but has rare adverse side effects.
    10. Fortified antibiotics and combination antibiotic + steroid formulations are used for severe corneal infections.

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    Test your knowledge about antibiotics used to treat eye infections with this informative quiz! From topical antibiotics to broad-spectrum medications, this quiz covers everything you need to know about the different types of antibiotics used to treat bacterial conjunctivitis and corneal ulcers. Learn about the newest and most potent fluoroquinolone, the common side effects of tetracyclines, and the effectiveness of macrolides against gram (+) and (-) bacteria. Take this quiz to become an expert

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