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Which type of antibiotic is vancomycin?
Which type of antibiotic is vancomycin?
- Polypeptide
- Beta-lactam
- Glycopeptide (correct)
- Polyene
At what concentration is vancomycin bactericidal to all susceptible bacteria?
At what concentration is vancomycin bactericidal to all susceptible bacteria?
- No specific concentration
- At its MIC (correct)
- Below its MIC
- Above its MIC
What problem has arisen due to the development of Vancomycin Resistant enterococci (VRE)?
What problem has arisen due to the development of Vancomycin Resistant enterococci (VRE)?
- Emergence of a common hospital-acquired infection (correct)
- Increased effectiveness of vancomycin
- Decreased toxicity of vancomycin
- Improved treatment options for MRSA
Which antibiotic inhibits cell wall synthesis at an early stage by interfering with bactoprenol?
Which antibiotic inhibits cell wall synthesis at an early stage by interfering with bactoprenol?
What characteristic is responsible for the acid-fast staining in mycobacteria?
What characteristic is responsible for the acid-fast staining in mycobacteria?
Which antibiotics are commonly used to treat mycobacterial infections like tuberculosis?
Which antibiotics are commonly used to treat mycobacterial infections like tuberculosis?
What is the mechanism of action of D-cycloserine in interfering with bacterial cell wall synthesis?
What is the mechanism of action of D-cycloserine in interfering with bacterial cell wall synthesis?
How does Vancomycin inhibit peptidoglycan formation necessary for bacterial cell wall synthesis?
How does Vancomycin inhibit peptidoglycan formation necessary for bacterial cell wall synthesis?
Why can't Glycopeptides like Vancomycin effectively inhibit gram-negative bacteria?
Why can't Glycopeptides like Vancomycin effectively inhibit gram-negative bacteria?
Which enzymes are responsible for polymerizing glycan chains and catalyzing peptide cross-linking in peptidoglycan macromolecule assembly?
Which enzymes are responsible for polymerizing glycan chains and catalyzing peptide cross-linking in peptidoglycan macromolecule assembly?
What is the role of lipid carrier molecules in peptidoglycan biosynthesis?
What is the role of lipid carrier molecules in peptidoglycan biosynthesis?
How does Glycopeptide antibiotics like Vancomycin block peptidoglycan synthesis in bacterial cell walls?
How does Glycopeptide antibiotics like Vancomycin block peptidoglycan synthesis in bacterial cell walls?
What is the mechanism of action of ß-Lactam antibiotics in inhibiting the transpeptidase enzyme?
What is the mechanism of action of ß-Lactam antibiotics in inhibiting the transpeptidase enzyme?
Which type of bacteria are ß-Lactam antibiotics generally active against?
Which type of bacteria are ß-Lactam antibiotics generally active against?
Which of the following antibiotics is NOT active against Pseudomonas aeruginosa?
Which of the following antibiotics is NOT active against Pseudomonas aeruginosa?
Which group of penicillins is effective against both Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria?
Which group of penicillins is effective against both Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria?
What characteristic makes Extended Spectrum Penicillins different from other penicillins?
What characteristic makes Extended Spectrum Penicillins different from other penicillins?
Which of the following is true about Carboxypenicillins like carbenicillin?
Which of the following is true about Carboxypenicillins like carbenicillin?
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