Pharmacology Antibiotics Quiz
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What is another name for Benzyl penicillin?

  • Penicillin V
  • Penicillin G (correct)
  • Oxacillin
  • Ampicillin
  • Which antibiotic commonly causes Red Man Syndrome?

  • Meropenem
  • Fluroquinolones
  • Vancomycin (correct)
  • Linezolid
  • What is the primary target of Beta-lactam antibiotics?

  • Cell membrane
  • Cytoplasm
  • Protein synthesis
  • Cell wall (correct)
  • Why are tetracyclines contraindicated in children and neonates?

    <p>Both a and b</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the target for clavulanic acid?

    <p>B-lactamase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which antibiotic is considered the 'last resort' for severe infections in neonates?

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

    Which antibiotic can cause cross-sensitivity with penicillins?

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

    Which antibiotic causes thrombocytopenia as the most common fatal reaction?

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

    What is the first therapeutically useful quinolone antibacterial agent?

    <p>Nalidixic Acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the combination of trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole also known as?

    <p>Co-trimoxazole</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which enzymes are targeted by quinolone antibacterial agents?

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

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

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

    Which drug is a sulfonamide used in burns?

    <p>Silver sulfadiazine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does trimethoprim inhibit?

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

    Which anti-TB drug causes urine and tears to have a reddish color?

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

    Study Notes

    Antibiotics

    • Benzyl penicillin is also known as Penicillin G.
    • Cefepime is a fourth-generation cephalosporin.
    • Vancomycin can cause Red Man Syndrome.
    • Clarithromycin is a methylated erythromycin.

    Adverse Reactions

    • Chloramphenicol can cause thrombocytopenia, which is fatal.
    • Tetracyclines are contraindicated in children and neonates because they can cause discoloration of teeth and phototoxicity.

    Mechanism of Action

    • Beta-lactams primarily target the cell wall.
    • Clavulanic acid targets β-lactamase.

    Therapeutic Applications

    • Colistin is usually the "last resort" antibiotic treatment in neonates with severe infections.
    • Co-trimoxazole is a combination of trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole.

    Quinolones

    • Nalidixic acid was the first therapeutically useful quinolone antibacterial agent.
    • Quinolone antibacterial agents target topoisomerases.

    Anti-Tuberculosis Drugs

    • The combination therapy in the treatment of tuberculosis contains Ethambutol, Rifampin, and Isoniazid, but not Streptomycin.
    • Pyridoxine can prevent peripheral neuropathy in patients taking INH.

    Sulfonamides

    • Silver sulfadiazine is a sulfonamide used in burns.
    • Trimethoprim inhibits dihydrofolate reductase.

    Miscellaneous

    • Rifampin can cause urine and tears to turn reddish in color.
    • Metronidazole is a nitroimidazole drug with antibiotic and antiparasitic properties.
    • Levo is the more potent optical isomer of ofloxacin.

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    Test your knowledge of antibiotics with this quiz. Identify different types of antibiotics and their common names. Learn about adverse reactions associated with certain antibiotics.

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