Quiz on Antibiotics and their Names
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What is the target for clavulanic acid?

  • L-alanine racemase
  • Penicillin acylase
  • Beta-lactamase (correct)
  • The transpeptidase enzyme

Why are tetracyclines contraindicated in children and neonates?

  • Can cause discoloration of teeth
  • Can cause phototoxicity
  • Both a and b (correct)
  • Can cause fatal thrombocytopenia

Which antibiotic commonly causes Red Man Syndrome?

  • Vancomycin (correct)
  • Meropenem
  • Linezolid
  • Fluoroquinolones

What is the most common adverse reaction of Chloramphenicol that can be fatal?

<p>Thrombocytopenia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the cell do beta-lactams primarily target?

<p>Cell wall (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which drug combination is also known as Co-trimoxazole?

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

Which enzyme is the target for quinolone antibacterial agents?

<p>Topoisomerases (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is commonly used to prevent peripheral neuropathy in patients taking INH?

<p>Pyridoxine (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which drug inhibits Dihydrofolate?

<p>Trimethoprim (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which medication is used as an effective treatment for West African sleeping sickness?

<p>Eflornithine (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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