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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    Which drug combination is also known as Co-trimoxazole?

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

    Which enzyme is the target for quinolone antibacterial agents?

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

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

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

    Which drug inhibits Dihydrofolate?

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

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

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

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