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What is the mechanism of action of Atovaquone (Mepron™)?
What is the mechanism of action of Atovaquone (Mepron™)?
- Inhibition of protein synthesis
- Inhibition of DNA replication
- Inhibition of cell wall synthesis
- Inhibition of the mitochondrial respiratory chain (correct)
How is Chagas' disease primarily spread?
How is Chagas' disease primarily spread?
- Through contaminated water
- Through direct contact with an infected person
- By the blood-sucking insect kissing bug (correct)
- Via airborne transmission
What is the key characteristic of Atovaquone (Mepron™) that enhances its absorption?
What is the key characteristic of Atovaquone (Mepron™) that enhances its absorption?
- Increased absorption with high protein meals
- High fat solubility (correct)
- Low fat solubility
- High water solubility
Which parasite causes Chagas' disease?
Which parasite causes Chagas' disease?
What is the chronic form of Chagas' disease that may lead to heart complications?
What is the chronic form of Chagas' disease that may lead to heart complications?
How is African Trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness) primarily transmitted?
How is African Trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness) primarily transmitted?
What is the main cause of antibiotic-associated diarrhea?
What is the main cause of antibiotic-associated diarrhea?
What is the major metabolite of Metronidazole?
What is the major metabolite of Metronidazole?
What is the mechanism of action of Metronidazole?
What is the mechanism of action of Metronidazole?
What is the physicochemical property of Metronidazole that contributes to its weak base nature?
What is the physicochemical property of Metronidazole that contributes to its weak base nature?
What is the purpose of Diloxanide furoate in medication?
What is the purpose of Diloxanide furoate in medication?
Which medication has a longer plasma half-life compared to Metronidazole?
Which medication has a longer plasma half-life compared to Metronidazole?
What is the drug of choice for the treatment of amebiasis, giardiasis, and trichomoniasis?
What is the drug of choice for the treatment of amebiasis, giardiasis, and trichomoniasis?
What is the common cause of vaginitis that may also be caused by Trichomonas vaginalis?
What is the common cause of vaginitis that may also be caused by Trichomonas vaginalis?
Which protozoal infection is responsible for causing dysentery with blood and mucus in the stool?
Which protozoal infection is responsible for causing dysentery with blood and mucus in the stool?
Which of the following infections is mainly asymptomatic in males?
Which of the following infections is mainly asymptomatic in males?
What is the most common cause of waterborne diarrhea in the USA?
What is the most common cause of waterborne diarrhea in the USA?
Which drug is effective against amebiasis, giardiasis, and trichomoniasis and also has antibacterial activity?
Which drug is effective against amebiasis, giardiasis, and trichomoniasis and also has antibacterial activity?
