Bacterial Eye Infections Treatment

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What is the treatment for Hyperacute Bacterial Conjunctivitis?

  • Doxycycline
  • Ceftriaxone or Cefixime or Fluoroquinolone (correct)
  • Gentamicin or Tobramycin + Cefazolin
  • Ciprofloxacin

What is the mechanism of action of Aminoglycosides?

  • Inhibition of bacterial topoisomerase II (DNA gyrase)
  • Inhibition of bacterial protein synthesis- 50s
  • Inhibition of protein synthesis- 30s (correct)
  • Inhibition of cell wall synthesis

Which antibiotic inhibits bacterial dihydrofolate reductase?

  • Sulfonamides
  • Trimethoprim (correct)
  • Tetracyclines
  • Macrolides

What is the treatment for Bacterial Keratitis of moderate risk?

<p>Ciprofloxacin (Ciloxan 0.3%) or Ofloxacin (Ocuflox 0.3%) or Levofloxacin (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which antibiotics are not suitable for pregnant women?

<p>Tetracyclines aminoglycosides ß-lactams and glycopeptides (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the mechanism of action of Fluoroquinolones?

<p>Inhibition of bacterial topoisomerase II (DNA gyrase) and topoisomerase IV (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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