Nada M Nass Linezolid and Antibacterial Agents Quiz
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What is the function of ergosterol in fungi?

  • Preventing synthesis of ergosterol
  • Binding to sterols
  • Interfering with the fungal cell membrane
  • Acting as a sterol similar to cholesterol in animal cells (correct)
  • How do most antifungals act in treating fungal infections?

  • Inhibiting DNA synthesis in fungi
  • Preventing the synthesis of ergosterol
  • Interfering with the integrity of the fungal cell membrane (correct)
  • Binding to sterols
  • Why are there few antiviral agents compared to antibacterial agents?

  • Antivirals are less effective
  • Viral replication is difficult to target without harming host cells (correct)
  • Viruses have fewer targets for drug interference
  • Viral infections are less common
  • What is the aim of antiviral therapy?

    <p>Minimize symptoms and infectivity, shorten illness duration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of nucleotide analogues in antiviral therapy?

    <p>Inhibit viral DNA synthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes it difficult to develop antiviral drugs that do not harm host cells?

    <p>Viruses are obligate intracellular parasites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of an antifungal medication?

    <p>(ex. Miconazole)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    "Antimycotic" refers to medications used to treat which type of infection?

    <p>(ex. Miconazole)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are few agents available for systemic therapy against fungal infections?

    <p>Few targets for drug interference</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do antifungal medications primarily act in treating fungal infections?

    <p>By interfering with the integrity of the fungal cell membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main challenge in developing antiviral drugs that do not harm host cells?

    <p>Viruses being intracellular parasites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are there limited options for systemic therapy against fungal infections?

    <p>Few agents are available for treatment of systemic therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of antiviral therapy?

    <p>To reduce symptoms and infectivity, and shorten illness duration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes nucleotide analogues among antiviral agents?

    <p>They are phosphorylated to inhibit viral DNA synthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sterol found in fungi plays a role similar to cholesterol in animal cells?

    <p>Ergosterol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of infections are nucleotide analogues mainly used to treat?

    <p>Viral infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about the action of antifungal medications?

    <p>They act by interfering with the fungal cell membrane's integrity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do most antiviral agents aim to impact the viral replication cycle according to the text?

    <p>By arresting the replication cycle at different stages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common characteristic of most antifungals as mentioned in the text?

    <p>They act by binding to sterols or preventing ergosterol synthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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