Principles of Antimicrobial Therapy and Agents Quiz

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Which type of antimicrobial agent targets the cell wall of bacteria?

Antifungal Agents

Antibacterial (correct)

Anti-metabolites

Protein Synthesis Inhibitors

What kind of therapy involves drug administration after bacterial identification according to susceptibility testing?

Broad-Spectrum Therapy

Pathogen-Directed Therapy (correct)

Empiric Therapy

Prophylactic Therapy

In which situation is broad-spectrum therapy most likely to be needed?

In intra-abdominal surgery

When the identity of the organism is unknown (correct)

For antifungal infections

For prophylactic therapy

What factor should be considered before starting antibiotic therapy?

Potential antibiotic susceptibilities Signup and view all the answers

Which type of medications are used to treat bacterial infections?

Antibiotics Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of prophylactic therapy?

To prevent an infection Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is NOT taken into consideration when selecting an antimicrobial agent?

Gastrointestinal absorption Signup and view all the answers

In the context of antimicrobial therapy, what effect does the blood-brain barrier have on the penetration of antibacterial agents?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What differentiates bacteriostatic drugs from bactericidal drugs?

Both a and b Signup and view all the answers

What does the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) determine for bacteriostatic agents?

The minimum concentration of antibiotic that inhibits bacterial growth Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes narrow spectrum antibiotics?

They act only on a limited group of microorganisms Signup and view all the answers

What is a common complication associated with antibiotic therapy?

Hypersensitivity reactions Signup and view all the answers

How do super-infections occur in the context of antibiotic therapy?

Due to broad-spectrum antimicrobials or combinations of agents Signup and view all the answers

What is the site targeted by cell wall inhibitors in the process of peptidoglycan formation?

Cell membrane Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is NOT considered when selecting an antimicrobial agent based on the provided text?

The spectrum of antibiotic Signup and view all the answers

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