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Which analogy best describes how a drug antagonist works against an antibiotic?
Which analogy best describes how a drug antagonist works against an antibiotic?
- A key that unlocks the door to kill the bacteria
- A light that illuminates the bacteria making it visible
- A jamming device that blocks the lock preventing the antibiotic from working (correct)
- A shield that protects the bacteria from the antibiotic
How are resistant strains of bacteria allowed to survive and dominate a population due to excessive antibiotic use?
How are resistant strains of bacteria allowed to survive and dominate a population due to excessive antibiotic use?
- By altering the structure of drug target molecules
- By decreasing the resistance of the strains
- By increasing the susceptibility of the strains
- By killing susceptible strains and allowing resistant strains to survive (correct)
In the context of drug resistance, what role do random mutations play in bacterial survival?
In the context of drug resistance, what role do random mutations play in bacterial survival?
- Always lead to bacterial destruction
- Occasionally provide advantages leading to survival (correct)
- Decrease bacterial survival rates
- Have no impact on bacterial survival
What is a common method through which bacteria can cause drug inactivation?
What is a common method through which bacteria can cause drug inactivation?
Why are infections acquired in healthcare settings often resistant to common antibiotics?
Why are infections acquired in healthcare settings often resistant to common antibiotics?
Which type of antibiotics disrupt bacterial protein synthesis by inhibiting DNA synthesis?
Which type of antibiotics disrupt bacterial protein synthesis by inhibiting DNA synthesis?
Which of the following antibiotics is contraindicated for individuals under 18 years old?
Which of the following antibiotics is contraindicated for individuals under 18 years old?
Which antibiotic can cause tendon rupture and phototoxicity as side effects?
Which antibiotic can cause tendon rupture and phototoxicity as side effects?
Which neurological disorder may result from the use of fluoroquinolones?
Which neurological disorder may result from the use of fluoroquinolones?
Which antibiotic class is reserved for serious systemic infections and can lead to superinfections like C.diff?
Which antibiotic class is reserved for serious systemic infections and can lead to superinfections like C.diff?
What does a high level of lactate in the blood during a severe infection typically indicate?
What does a high level of lactate in the blood during a severe infection typically indicate?
In the context of antibiotic drugs, what does 'narrow spectrum' classification mean?
In the context of antibiotic drugs, what does 'narrow spectrum' classification mean?
Which mechanism of action involves causing lethal inhibition of bacterial protein synthesis?
Which mechanism of action involves causing lethal inhibition of bacterial protein synthesis?
What do antimetabolites do in the context of inhibiting bacterial growth?
What do antimetabolites do in the context of inhibiting bacterial growth?
What is the primary mechanism of action of penicillins?
What is the primary mechanism of action of penicillins?
Which type of antibiotic classification is active against a wide variety of organisms?
Which type of antibiotic classification is active against a wide variety of organisms?
What is the most common cause of drug allergy associated with penicillins?
What is the most common cause of drug allergy associated with penicillins?
Why is monitoring creatinine levels crucial during penicillin administration?
Why is monitoring creatinine levels crucial during penicillin administration?
In which situations should penicillins be contraindicated?
In which situations should penicillins be contraindicated?
Why is it important to instruct patients to take the full prescribed treatment of penicillins?
Why is it important to instruct patients to take the full prescribed treatment of penicillins?
Which term best describes the mechanism of action of macrolides?
Which term best describes the mechanism of action of macrolides?
What is a common side effect associated with macrolides?
What is a common side effect associated with macrolides?
Which condition can result from QT prolongation, a side effect of macrolides?
Which condition can result from QT prolongation, a side effect of macrolides?
What is a significant contraindication for the use of macrolides?
What is a significant contraindication for the use of macrolides?
Why is it important for healthcare providers to assess for a patient's history of heart disease before administering macrolides?
Why is it important for healthcare providers to assess for a patient's history of heart disease before administering macrolides?
What is the mechanism of action of tetracyclines?
What is the mechanism of action of tetracyclines?
Which of the following is NOT a common side effect of tetracyclines?
Which of the following is NOT a common side effect of tetracyclines?
Why might patients on warfarin need monitoring when taking doxycycline?
Why might patients on warfarin need monitoring when taking doxycycline?
Why should individuals with pre-existing liver conditions monitor their liver function when taking doxycycline?
Why should individuals with pre-existing liver conditions monitor their liver function when taking doxycycline?
In patients with significant renal impairment, why is monitoring of kidney function important when using doxycycline?
In patients with significant renal impairment, why is monitoring of kidney function important when using doxycycline?
How does a bacteria acquire resistance by producing a drug antagonist?
How does a bacteria acquire resistance by producing a drug antagonist?
What is a common mechanism through which bacteria resist antibiotics by altering the structure of drug target molecules?
What is a common mechanism through which bacteria resist antibiotics by altering the structure of drug target molecules?
Which bacterial resistance mechanism results in changing the structure of drug target molecules?
Which bacterial resistance mechanism results in changing the structure of drug target molecules?
Which resistance mechanism involves preventing the antibiotic from reaching its target site within the bacterial cell?
Which resistance mechanism involves preventing the antibiotic from reaching its target site within the bacterial cell?
In which way does bacteria resist antibiotics by causing drug inactivation?
In which way does bacteria resist antibiotics by causing drug inactivation?
How does acquired resistance differ from innate resistance?
How does acquired resistance differ from innate resistance?
