10 Questions
What is the mechanism of action of macrolide antibiotics?
Blocking protein synthesis by interfering with mRNA translocation on the bacterial ribosome
Which antibiotic possesses a very broad antibacterial spectrum but has limited use due to rare but fatal side effects like aplastic anaemia?
Chloramphenicol
What is the broad spectrum antibiotic that is usually regarded as an antistaphylococcal agent and blocks factor G involved in peptide elongation?
Fusidic acid
Which antibiotic penetrates well into bones and is widely used in combination with beta-lactam antibiotics to prevent the selection of resistant variants?
Fusidic acid
What is the mechanism of action of Chloramphenicol?
Blocking peptide chain growth
Which antibiotic is known to act by interfering with the translocation of mRNA on the bacterial ribosome?
Macrolides
Which antibiotic is commonly associated with rare but fatal side effects like aplastic anemia?
Chloramphenicol
Which antibiotic is widely used in combination with beta-lactam antibiotics to prevent the selection of resistant variants?
Fusidic acid
What is the mechanism of action of fusidic acid?
Blocking peptide elongation factor G
Which antibiotic possesses a very broad antibacterial spectrum but has limited use due to rare but fatal side effects like aplastic anemia?
Chloramphenicol
Test your knowledge on antibiotics discussed by Dr. Nada M. Nass, including Trimethoprim and Sulphonamides. Learn about the mechanisms of action, indications, and uses of these antibiotics.
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