65 Questions
Which antibiotic is used more often for taste and dosing amounts in the treatment of strep pharyngitis?
Amoxicillin
Which antibiotic is commonly used for the treatment of MSSA infections?
Nafcillin
Which antibiotic is effective against both gram-positive and most gram-negative bacteria?
Ampicillin
Which generation of cephalosporins is known for its excellent gram-negative coverage and activity against Pseudomonas?
3rd Generation
Which generation of cephalosporins is the weakest against gram-positive bacteria?
2nd Generation
Which antibiotic is commonly used for the treatment of intraabdominal and pelvic infections?
Cefuroxime
Which generation of cephalosporins is recommended for the treatment of gonococcal infections, meningitis, and community-acquired pneumonia in hospitalized patients?
3rd Generation
Which antibiotic has coverage against MRSA?
Ceftaroline
Which antibiotic has no cross-reactivity with other beta-lactam antibiotics?
Aztreonam
Which antibiotic is commonly used for the treatment of acute sinusitis, animal bites, and aspiration pneumonia?
Amoxicillin
Which antibiotic is commonly used to treat MRSA infections?
Glycopeptides
Which antibiotic is associated with adverse drug reactions such as Red man syndrome, ototoxicity, and nephrotoxicity?
Glycopeptides
Which antibiotic is considered an extremely broad-spectrum antibiotic and covers Gram (+), Gram (-), MSSA, and Pseudomonas (except Ertapenem)?
Carbapenem
Which antibiotic class is associated with adverse drug reactions such as CNS toxicity and lower seizure threshold, particularly with Imipenem?
Carbapenem
Which antibiotic class is associated with adverse drug reactions such as ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity, and all their names end in 'CIN'?
Aminoglycosides
Which antibiotic class is commonly used to treat unusual pathogens, such as vibrio, anthrax, and lyme disease?
Tetracyclines
Which antibiotic is commonly used to treat Chlamydia, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, and Lyme Disease?
Doxycycline
Which antibiotic class is associated with adverse drug reactions such as teeth discoloration, impaired bone growth in children, and photosensitivity?
Tetracyclines
Which antibiotic class is associated with adverse drug reactions such as QT prolongation, tendon rupture, and precipitate Myasthenic Crises?
Fluoroquinolones
Which antibiotic class is commonly used to treat Chlamydia and Mycobacterium Avium Complex (MAC)?
Macrolides
True or false: Penicillin G is commonly used for the treatment of dental infections.
True
True or false: Nafcillin is a penicillinase-resistant penicillin.
True
True or false: Amoxicillin-clavulanate is a beta-lactamase inhibitor penicillin.
True
True or false: Piperacillin-tazobactam is an antipseudomonal penicillin.
True
True or false: Cephalexin is a 1st generation cephalosporin.
True
True or false: Ceftazidime is a 2nd generation cephalosporin.
False
True or false: Cefepime is a 4th generation cephalosporin.
True
True or false: Ceftaroline is a 5th generation cephalosporin that covers MRSA.
True
True or false: Aztreonam has cross-reactivity with other beta-lactam antibiotics.
False
True or false: Monobactams have activity against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.
False
True or false: Glycopeptides can be safely used for people with renal insufficiencies.
True
True or false: Vancomycin is primarily used for the treatment of Gram-negative infections.
False
True or false: Carbapenems have limited spectrum of activity and are not effective against Pseudomonas.
False
True or false: Aminoglycosides have a high risk of causing teeth discoloration as an adverse drug reaction.
False
True or false: Tetracyclines are not effective against MRSA.
False
True or false: Fluoroquinolones are the preferred treatment for patients with myasthenia gravis.
False
True or false: Macrolides are commonly used for the treatment of Chlamydia infections.
True
True or false: Macrolides have no adverse drug reactions associated with them.
False
True or false: Macrolides inhibit the activity of cytochrome P450 enzymes.
True
True or false: Levofloxacin is the best fluoroquinolone for the treatment of urinary tract infections.
False
Match the following antibiotics with their correct adverse drug reactions:
Vancomycin = Red man syndrome, Ototoxicity, Nephrotoxicity Carbapenem = CNS Toxicity Aminoglycosides = Ototoxicity, Nephrotoxicity Tetracyclines = Teeth discoloration, Impaired bone growth in children, Photosensitivity Fluoroquinolones = QT prolongation, Tendon rupture, Precipitate Myasthenic Crises
Match the following antibiotics with their correct high yield indications:
Vancomycin = C. Diff, MRSA Doxycycline = Chlamydia, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Lyme Disease Ciprofloxacin = Pyelonephritis, UTI, Prostatitis, Community acquired pneumonia Macrolides = Chlamydia, Mycobacterium Avium Complex, Community acquired pneumonia, Gastroparesis, COPD Bacterial exacerbations
Match the following antibiotics with their coverage:
Carbapenem = Gram (+), Gram (-), MSSA, Pseudomonas Aminoglycosides = Gram (-), Pseudomonas Tetracyclines = Gram (-), Gram (+), MRSA, Atypicals Fluoroquinolones = Best Gram (+), Atypicals, Anaerobes
Match the following antibiotics with their correct type:
Vancomycin = Glycopeptides Imipenem-Cilastatin, Metropenem, Ertapenem = Carbapenem Gentamycin, Tobramycin, Amikacin, Neomycin, Streptomycin = Aminoglycosides Doxycycline, Tetracycline, Minocycline = Tetracyclines
Match the following Fluoroquinolones with their correct indications:
Moxifloxacin = Respiratory fluoroquinolones, Best Gram (+), Atypicals, Anaerobes Levofloxacin = Respiratory fluoroquinolone, Good Gram(+), Best strep, pneumonia Ciprofloxacin = Urinary fluoroquinolone, Best gram (-) coverage, Best Pseudomonas
Which antibiotic class is commonly used for the treatment of MRSA infections?
Macrolides
Which antibiotic class is associated with adverse drug reactions such as teeth discoloration, impaired bone growth in children, and photosensitivity?
Tetracyclines
Which antibiotic is commonly used for the treatment of intraabdominal and pelvic infections?
Imipenem
Which antibiotic is considered an extremely broad-spectrum antibiotic and covers Gram (+), Gram (-), MSSA, and Pseudomonas (except Ertapenem)?
Piperacillin-tazobactam
Which antibiotic class is associated with adverse drug reactions such as CNS toxicity and lower seizure threshold, particularly with Imipenem?
Carbapenems
Which antibiotic is commonly used to treat Chlamydia, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, and Lyme Disease?
Doxycycline
Which antibiotic is commonly used for the treatment of MSSA infections?
Clindamycin
Which antibiotic class is associated with adverse drug reactions such as ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity, and all their names end in 'CIN'?
Fluoroquinolones
Which antibiotic is commonly used for the treatment of acute sinusitis, animal bites, and aspiration pneumonia?
Amoxicillin-clavulanate
Which antibiotic class is associated with adverse drug reactions such as Red man syndrome, ototoxicity, and nephrotoxicity?
Glycopeptides
Which antibiotic class is associated with adverse drug reactions such as Red man syndrome, ototoxicity, and nephrotoxicity?
Macrolides
Which antibiotic is commonly used to treat Chlamydia, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, and Lyme Disease?
Doxycycline
True or false: Macrolides have no adverse drug reactions associated with them.
False
Which antibiotic is effective against both gram-positive and most gram-negative bacteria?
Ceftazidime
Which antibiotic is commonly used to treat MRSA infections?
Vancomycin
True or false: Cephalexin is a 1st generation cephalosporin.
False
Which antibiotic has coverage against MRSA?
Vancomycin
Which generation of cephalosporins is known for its excellent gram-negative coverage and activity against Pseudomonas?
4th generation
Which generation of cephalosporins is recommended for the treatment of gonococcal infections, meningitis, and community-acquired pneumonia in hospitalized patients?
3rd generation
True or false: Nafcillin is a penicillinase-resistant penicillin.
True
Study Notes
Antibiotic Treatment
- Amoxicillin is commonly used for strep pharyngitis treatment due to its taste and dosing amounts.
- Nafcillin is used for MSSA infections.
- Ceftriaxone is effective against both gram-positive and most gram-negative bacteria.
- 3rd generation cephalosporins are known for their excellent gram-negative coverage and activity against Pseudomonas.
- 1st generation cephalosporins are the weakest against gram-positive bacteria.
- Piperacillin-tazobactam is used for intraabdominal and pelvic infections.
- 3rd generation cephalosporins are recommended for gonococcal infections, meningitis, and community-acquired pneumonia in hospitalized patients.
Antibiotic Properties
- Vancomycin has coverage against MRSA.
- Aztreonam has no cross-reactivity with other beta-lactam antibiotics.
- Carbapenems are effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.
- Ertapenem is an exception, covering Gram (+), Gram (-), MSSA, but not Pseudomonas.
Adverse Reactions
- Aminoglycosides are associated with ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity.
- Cephalosporins are associated with CNS toxicity and lower seizure threshold, particularly with Imipenem.
- Macrolides are associated with teeth discoloration, impaired bone growth in children, and photosensitivity.
- Fluoroquinolones are associated with QT prolongation, tendon rupture, and precipitate Myasthenic Crises.
- Glycopeptides are associated with Red man syndrome, ototoxicity, and nephrotoxicity.
Antibiotic Classes
- Macrolides are commonly used to treat Chlamydia, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, and Lyme Disease.
- Fluoroquinolones are commonly used to treat unusual pathogens, such as vibrio, anthrax, and Lyme disease.
- Tetracyclines are commonly used to treat Chlamydia and Mycobacterium Avium Complex (MAC).
True or False
- True: Amoxicillin-clavulanate is a beta-lactamase inhibitor penicillin.
- True: Piperacillin-tazobactam is an antipseudomonal penicillin.
- True: Cephalexin is a 1st generation cephalosporin.
- True: Cefepime is a 4th generation cephalosporin.
- True: Ceftaroline is a 5th generation cephalosporin that covers MRSA.
Test your knowledge on antibiotics, specifically ETA LACTAMS such as Penicillins, Cephalosporins, Monobactam, and B Carbapenem. This quiz covers Penicillin G, Penicillin V, and their high yield indications like Syphilis and Strep Pharyngitis. It also includes Penicillinase Resistant antibiotics like Nafcillin and Oxacillin. Challenge yourself with this CRAM THE PANCE quiz!
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