Mastering Antibacterial Agents

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Which of the following is the correct definition of antibacterials?

  • Drugs that are effective against bacterial infections (correct)
  • Drugs that destroy microorganisms within the body
  • Drugs that kill bacteria
  • Drugs that inhibit the growth of bacteria

Which of the following is the correct classification for antibiotics possessing the β-lactam ring structure?

  • Bacteriostatic antibiotics
  • Bactericidal antibiotics
  • β-Lactam antibiotics (correct)
  • Antimicrobial antibiotics

What is the name of the ring structure found in β-lactam antibiotics?

  • α-lactam ring
  • δ-lactam ring
  • γ-lactam ring
  • β-lactam ring (correct)

Which microorganisms were β-lactam antibiotics originally obtained from?

<p>Penicillium moulds (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between bactericidal and bacteriostatic antibiotics?

<p>Bactericidal antibiotics kill bacteria, while bacteriostatic antibiotics inhibit the growth of bacteria (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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