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What is the mechanism of action of Levofloxacin in treating bronchitis?
What is the mechanism of action of Levofloxacin in treating bronchitis?
- Has a macrolide mechanism of action
- Inhibits DNA gyrase and type IV topoisomerase (correct)
- Inhibits cell wall synthesis
- Prevents inactivation of IMP by renal dehydropeptidase
Which antibiotic is included in preparation to prevent inactivation of IMP by renal dehydropeptidase?
Which antibiotic is included in preparation to prevent inactivation of IMP by renal dehydropeptidase?
- Penicillin G
- Azithromycin
- Cilastatin (correct)
- Levofloxacin
What are the adverse effects associated with Piperacillin + Tazobactam in treating bronchitis?
What are the adverse effects associated with Piperacillin + Tazobactam in treating bronchitis?
- GI distress, hypersensitivity (correct)
- Tendonitis, phototoxicity
- Hypersensitivity, cross-sensitivity with penicillins
- Nephrotoxicity, ototoxicity
Which antibiotic induces uncoordinated peristalsis by binding to receptors for the gastric hormone, motilin?
Which antibiotic induces uncoordinated peristalsis by binding to receptors for the gastric hormone, motilin?
Which antibiotic commonly causes phototoxicity and discoloration of teeth as adverse effects in bronchitis treatment?
Which antibiotic commonly causes phototoxicity and discoloration of teeth as adverse effects in bronchitis treatment?
Which antibiotic inhibits DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV in bacterial cells?
Which antibiotic inhibits DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV in bacterial cells?
What is the mechanism of action of Erythromycin?
What is the mechanism of action of Erythromycin?
Which antibiotic is a narrow-spectrum penicillin that inhibits cell wall synthesis in Group A Streptococcus?
Which antibiotic is a narrow-spectrum penicillin that inhibits cell wall synthesis in Group A Streptococcus?
What is the main function of Tazobactam in the combination drug Piperacillin + Tazobactam?
What is the main function of Tazobactam in the combination drug Piperacillin + Tazobactam?
Which antibiotic is a carbapenem and exhibits broad-spectrum activity against Gram-negative bacteria?
Which antibiotic is a carbapenem and exhibits broad-spectrum activity against Gram-negative bacteria?
What is the primary target of Gentamicin in bacterial cells?
What is the primary target of Gentamicin in bacterial cells?
What is the first-line antibiotic treatment for an outpatient with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) who has not taken any antimicrobials in the past 3 months?
What is the first-line antibiotic treatment for an outpatient with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) who has not taken any antimicrobials in the past 3 months?
Which antibiotic would be most effective against Mycoplasma pneumoniae due to its mechanism of action at the 30S ribosomal subunit?
Which antibiotic would be most effective against Mycoplasma pneumoniae due to its mechanism of action at the 30S ribosomal subunit?
In the case of severe community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in an inpatient, what is a common antibiotic combination recommended for treatment?
In the case of severe community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in an inpatient, what is a common antibiotic combination recommended for treatment?
Which antibiotic is effective against Haemophilus influenzae due to its inhibition of cell wall synthesis?
Which antibiotic is effective against Haemophilus influenzae due to its inhibition of cell wall synthesis?
What is the mechanism of action of Imipenem that makes it particularly effective against Klebsiella pneumoniae?
What is the mechanism of action of Imipenem that makes it particularly effective against Klebsiella pneumoniae?
Which pharmacologic agent is most appropriate for treating Moraxella catarrhalis based on its characteristics as a Gram-negative diplococcus?
Which pharmacologic agent is most appropriate for treating Moraxella catarrhalis based on its characteristics as a Gram-negative diplococcus?
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