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Who is considered the 'Father' of microbiology and immunology?
Who is considered the 'Father' of microbiology and immunology?
- Edward Jenner
- Anton van Leeuwenhoek
- Louis Pasteur (correct)
- Joseph Lister
What was the main contribution of Edward Jenner to the field of medicine?
What was the main contribution of Edward Jenner to the field of medicine?
- Development of the smallpox vaccine (correct)
- Invention of the microscope
- Discovery of the germ theory of disease
- Discovery of microorganisms
What was the significance of Louis Pasteur's experiment in 1864?
What was the significance of Louis Pasteur's experiment in 1864?
- Invention of the microscope
- Demonstration of spontaneous generation
- Discovery of microorganisms
- Demonstration that fermentation is caused by microorganisms (correct)
What was the significance of Louis Pasteur's discovery in 1877?
What was the significance of Louis Pasteur's discovery in 1877?
What was the main contribution of Joseph Lister to the field of medicine?
What was the main contribution of Joseph Lister to the field of medicine?
What are the criteria for establishing that an organism is the cause of a disease, according to Robert Koch?
What are the criteria for establishing that an organism is the cause of a disease, according to Robert Koch?
What was the significance of Louis Pasteur's discovery in 1885?
What was the significance of Louis Pasteur's discovery in 1885?
What was the significance of Anton van Leeuwenhoek's observations?
What was the significance of Anton van Leeuwenhoek's observations?
What generation of fluoroquinolones has broad anaerobic coverage?
What generation of fluoroquinolones has broad anaerobic coverage?
What is the mechanism of DNA Gyrase inhibition by quinolones?
What is the mechanism of DNA Gyrase inhibition by quinolones?
Which of the following is a unique quality of ciprofloxacin?
Which of the following is a unique quality of ciprofloxacin?
What is the consequence of quinolone interaction with antacids?
What is the consequence of quinolone interaction with antacids?
Which of the following is NOT a side effect of quinolones?
Which of the following is NOT a side effect of quinolones?
What is the spectrum of activity of levofloxacin?
What is the spectrum of activity of levofloxacin?
What is the pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic (PK/PD) characteristic of quinolones?
What is the pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic (PK/PD) characteristic of quinolones?
What is the indication for ciprofloxacin in anthrax exposure?
What is the indication for ciprofloxacin in anthrax exposure?
What is the primary purpose of direct specimen staining in microbiology?
What is the primary purpose of direct specimen staining in microbiology?
What is the term for 'cells agglomeration' or 'a clone' of the same species originating from one mother cell on a solid media?
What is the term for 'cells agglomeration' or 'a clone' of the same species originating from one mother cell on a solid media?
What is the duration of action of Procaine PenG?
What is the duration of action of Procaine PenG?
What type of microorganisms require a specific range of oxygen concentration (2-8%) for growth?
What type of microorganisms require a specific range of oxygen concentration (2-8%) for growth?
What is the term for the ability of a microorganism to express virulence factors?
What is the term for the ability of a microorganism to express virulence factors?
Which of the following is a drug of choice for Listeria monocytogenes and Enterococcus?
Which of the following is a drug of choice for Listeria monocytogenes and Enterococcus?
What is the minimum pH required for the growth of Thiobacillus thiooxidans?
What is the minimum pH required for the growth of Thiobacillus thiooxidans?
What is the indication for using Benzathine Pen?
What is the indication for using Benzathine Pen?
What is the optimal temperature range for the growth of Listeria monocytogenes?
What is the optimal temperature range for the growth of Listeria monocytogenes?
What is the common adverse reaction of Ampicillin and Amoxicillin when associated with a viral illness?
What is the common adverse reaction of Ampicillin and Amoxicillin when associated with a viral illness?
What is the advantage of Amoxicillin over Ampicillin?
What is the advantage of Amoxicillin over Ampicillin?
What is the term for the measure of microbial pathogenicity, including contagiousness, invasiveness, and toxicity?
What is the term for the measure of microbial pathogenicity, including contagiousness, invasiveness, and toxicity?
What is the spectrum of Piperacillin?
What is the spectrum of Piperacillin?
What is the maximum temperature tolerated by Staphylococcus aureus?
What is the maximum temperature tolerated by Staphylococcus aureus?
What is the mechanism of action of β-lactamase inhibitors?
What is the mechanism of action of β-lactamase inhibitors?
What is the combination of Clavulanic Acid with?
What is the combination of Clavulanic Acid with?
What is the primary goal of guided treatment?
What is the primary goal of guided treatment?
What is the main difference between bacterial and eukaryotic cell walls that makes antimicrobials targeting cell wall synthesis safe for humans?
What is the main difference between bacterial and eukaryotic cell walls that makes antimicrobials targeting cell wall synthesis safe for humans?
What is the mechanism of action of β-lactam drugs?
What is the mechanism of action of β-lactam drugs?
What is the result of the inhibition of peptide bridge formation between glycan molecules in bacterial cell walls?
What is the result of the inhibition of peptide bridge formation between glycan molecules in bacterial cell walls?
What is the primary concern when combining antimicrobial drugs?
What is the primary concern when combining antimicrobial drugs?
What is the advantage of using antimicrobials that inhibit cell wall synthesis?
What is the advantage of using antimicrobials that inhibit cell wall synthesis?
What is a critical step in the clinical thinking process when deciding whether to use antimicrobial treatment?
What is a critical step in the clinical thinking process when deciding whether to use antimicrobial treatment?
What is the consequence of the weakness in the bacterial cell wall caused by antimicrobials that inhibit cell wall synthesis?
What is the consequence of the weakness in the bacterial cell wall caused by antimicrobials that inhibit cell wall synthesis?
