Podcast
Questions and Answers
Which of the following is NOT a recommended use for aminoglycosides according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended use for aminoglycosides according to the text?
- CABP
- cIAI
- bacteremia/sepsis (correct)
- cSSSI
Which aminoglycoside is commonly used as a secondary IV agent for tuberculosis?
Which aminoglycoside is commonly used as a secondary IV agent for tuberculosis?
- Tobramycin
- Gentamicin
- Amikacin
- Kanamycin (correct)
Which aminoglycoside has better anti-pseudomonal activity than gentamicin and amikacin?
Which aminoglycoside has better anti-pseudomonal activity than gentamicin and amikacin?
- Tobramycin (correct)
- Amikacin
- Gentamicin
- Kanamycin
Which aminoglycoside is reserved for organisms resistant to other aminoglycosides?
Which aminoglycoside is reserved for organisms resistant to other aminoglycosides?
Which aminoglycoside has a black box warning for teratogenicity in pregnancy?
Which aminoglycoside has a black box warning for teratogenicity in pregnancy?
Which of the following is the mechanism of action for tetracyclines?
Which of the following is the mechanism of action for tetracyclines?
Which of the following adverse effects is associated with tetracyclines?
Which of the following adverse effects is associated with tetracyclines?
Which of the following antibiotics can be used for suppression therapy of methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)?
Which of the following antibiotics can be used for suppression therapy of methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)?
Which antibiotic provides enhanced gram-negative coverage, covers vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) and MRSA, but lacks coverage against Pseudomonas spp.?
Which antibiotic provides enhanced gram-negative coverage, covers vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) and MRSA, but lacks coverage against Pseudomonas spp.?
Which of the following is an adverse effect associated with minocycline?
Which of the following is an adverse effect associated with minocycline?
Which type of medications can increase neuromuscular blockade when used with aminoglycosides?
Which type of medications can increase neuromuscular blockade when used with aminoglycosides?
The aminoglycosides have excellent activity against which type of bacteria?
The aminoglycosides have excellent activity against which type of bacteria?
Aminoglycosides are used at synergistic doses along with cell wall active agents to treat which type of bacteria?
Aminoglycosides are used at synergistic doses along with cell wall active agents to treat which type of bacteria?
What are the two major toxicities associated with the use of aminoglycosides?
What are the two major toxicities associated with the use of aminoglycosides?
Which type of antibiotics can be inactivated by aminoglycosides?
Which type of antibiotics can be inactivated by aminoglycosides?
