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Chloramphenicol has a narrow antibacterial spectrum.
Chloramphenicol has a narrow antibacterial spectrum.
False (B)
The main mechanism of action of Chloramphenicol is blocking the growth of DNA replication.
The main mechanism of action of Chloramphenicol is blocking the growth of DNA replication.
False (B)
The use of Chloramphenicol has been limited due to its common side effect, aplastic anemia.
The use of Chloramphenicol has been limited due to its common side effect, aplastic anemia.
False (B)
Fusidic acid structure is related to penicillin.
Fusidic acid structure is related to penicillin.
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Fusidic acid is mainly considered an antifungal agent.
Fusidic acid is mainly considered an antifungal agent.
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Fusidic acid blocks factor G involved in peptide elongation.
Fusidic acid blocks factor G involved in peptide elongation.
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Linezolid acts by interfering with the bacterial cell wall synthesis.
Linezolid acts by interfering with the bacterial cell wall synthesis.
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Quinolones are only active against Gram-negative bacteria.
Quinolones are only active against Gram-negative bacteria.
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Rifamycin is commonly used to treat viral infections.
Rifamycin is commonly used to treat viral infections.
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Trimethoprim and Sulphonamides work together synergistically by inhibiting different steps in the same metabolic pathway.
Trimethoprim and Sulphonamides work together synergistically by inhibiting different steps in the same metabolic pathway.
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