Podcast
Questions and Answers
Which of the following mechanisms of action is NOT a way that antimicrobial drugs can inhibit bacterial growth?
Which of the following mechanisms of action is NOT a way that antimicrobial drugs can inhibit bacterial growth?
- Stimulation of essential metabolite synthesis (correct)
- Inhibition of cell wall synthesis
- Inhibition of protein synthesis
- Inhibition of nucleic acid synthesis
Which class of antimicrobial drugs binds to the 50S ribosomal subunit to inhibit protein synthesis?
Which class of antimicrobial drugs binds to the 50S ribosomal subunit to inhibit protein synthesis?
- Macrolides (correct)
- Oxazolidinones
- Tetracyclines
- Aminoglycosides
Which antimicrobial drug class is considered an alternative for treating vancomycin-resistant Gram-positive bacteria?
Which antimicrobial drug class is considered an alternative for treating vancomycin-resistant Gram-positive bacteria?
- Aminoglycosides
- Streptogranidins (correct)
- Tetracyclines
- Polymyxins
Which antimicrobial drug class binds to the 30S ribosomal subunit to inhibit protein synthesis?
Which antimicrobial drug class binds to the 30S ribosomal subunit to inhibit protein synthesis?
Which antimicrobial drug class is associated with the adverse effect of gray baby syndrome?
Which antimicrobial drug class is associated with the adverse effect of gray baby syndrome?
Which antimicrobial drug class is associated with the adverse effect of pseudomembranous colitis?
Which antimicrobial drug class is associated with the adverse effect of pseudomembranous colitis?
Which antimicrobial drug class is primarily used for topical applications and has activity against Gram-negative bacteria, including Pseudomonas spp.?
Which antimicrobial drug class is primarily used for topical applications and has activity against Gram-negative bacteria, including Pseudomonas spp.?
Which antimicrobial drug class is associated with the adverse effect of ototoxicity?
Which antimicrobial drug class is associated with the adverse effect of ototoxicity?
Which antimicrobial drug class is associated with the adverse effect of hepatotoxicity?
Which antimicrobial drug class is associated with the adverse effect of hepatotoxicity?
Which antimicrobial drug class is associated with the adverse effect of cholestatic jaundice?
Which antimicrobial drug class is associated with the adverse effect of cholestatic jaundice?
Flashcards are hidden until you start studying
