Podcast
Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson
Questions and Answers
What is the mechanism of action of nystatin and amphotericin B?
What is the mechanism of action of nystatin and amphotericin B?
- Blocking mitosis or nucleic acid synthesis
- Binding with cell membrane sterols (correct)
- Interfering with protozoal metabolism
- Interfering with sterol synthesis
Which antifungal agent works by blocking mitosis or nucleic acid synthesis?
Which antifungal agent works by blocking mitosis or nucleic acid synthesis?
- 5-flucytosine (correct)
- Miconazole
- Nystatin
- Amphotericin B
Why are antifungal agents more toxic to the patient?
Why are antifungal agents more toxic to the patient?
- They bind with cell membrane sterols
- They are eucaryotic organisms (correct)
- They interfere with protozoal metabolism
- They interfere with DNA and RNA synthesis
Which antiprotozoal agent interferes with DNA and RNA synthesis?
Which antiprotozoal agent interferes with DNA and RNA synthesis?
Signup and view all the answers
How do antiprotozoal agents usually work?
How do antiprotozoal agents usually work?
Signup and view all the answers
Which antifungal drug is used to treat Aspergillosis and invasive candidiasis?
Which antifungal drug is used to treat Aspergillosis and invasive candidiasis?
Signup and view all the answers
Which drug is used to treat giardiasis among the options provided?
Which drug is used to treat giardiasis among the options provided?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the mechanism of action of griseofulvin as an antifungal agent?
What is the mechanism of action of griseofulvin as an antifungal agent?
Signup and view all the answers
Why are antiprotozoal agents usually toxic to the host?
Why are antiprotozoal agents usually toxic to the host?
Signup and view all the answers
Which drug is used to treat malaria among the given options?
Which drug is used to treat malaria among the given options?
Signup and view all the answers
Flashcards are hidden until you start studying
