Bacterial Chemotherapy Principles Quiz
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Which of the following is a bacteriostatic drug that inhibits folic acid synthesis?

  • Ciprofloxacin
  • Vancomycin
  • Sulfamethoxazole (correct)
  • Penicillin

    • What is the preferred approach for treating infectious diseases with drugs?

  • Using the newest drugs available
  • Using the most cost-effective drugs
  • Using drug combinations exclusively
  • Using single drugs whenever possible (correct)

    • What can inappropriate drug combinations lead to?

  • Increased risk of superinfections (correct)
  • Synergistic effects
  • Decreased resistance development
  • Reduction in side effects

    • Which class of drugs includes translation inhibitors?

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

    What is the purpose of empiric therapy in drug treatment?

    <p>Treating infections based on clinical judgment before causative organism is identified</p> Signup and view all the answers

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