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Which class of antibacterial drugs inhibits cell wall biosynthesis and is an excellent example of selective toxicity?
Which class of antibacterial drugs inhibits cell wall biosynthesis and is an excellent example of selective toxicity?
Which antibacterial drug inhibits cell wall biosynthesis by binding to the end of the peptide chain of cell wall precursors?
Which antibacterial drug inhibits cell wall biosynthesis by binding to the end of the peptide chain of cell wall precursors?
Which class of antibacterial drugs blocks the activity of a specific cell-membrane molecule that is responsible for the movement of peptidoglycan precursors from the cytoplasm to the exterior of the cell?
Which class of antibacterial drugs blocks the activity of a specific cell-membrane molecule that is responsible for the movement of peptidoglycan precursors from the cytoplasm to the exterior of the cell?
Which class of antibacterial drugs impairs the proofreading ability of the ribosomal complex, causing mismatches between codons and anticodons and resulting in the production of faulty proteins?
Which class of antibacterial drugs impairs the proofreading ability of the ribosomal complex, causing mismatches between codons and anticodons and resulting in the production of faulty proteins?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs binds to the 50S ribosomal subunit, preventing peptide bond formation and leading to broad-spectrum bacteriostatic activity?
Which class of antibacterial drugs binds to the 50S ribosomal subunit, preventing peptide bond formation and leading to broad-spectrum bacteriostatic activity?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs interact with lipopolysaccharide in the outer membrane of gram-negative bacteria, killing the cell through the eventual disruption of the outer membrane and cytoplasmic membrane?
Which class of antibacterial drugs interact with lipopolysaccharide in the outer membrane of gram-negative bacteria, killing the cell through the eventual disruption of the outer membrane and cytoplasmic membrane?
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Which antibacterial drug interferes with DNA replication in target cells and is also an antiprotozoan?
Which antibacterial drug interferes with DNA replication in target cells and is also an antiprotozoan?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs blocks RNA polymerase activity in bacteria, providing selective toxicity against bacterial cells, but can induce liver enzymes to increase metabolism of other drugs being administered, leading to hepatotoxicity?
Which class of antibacterial drugs blocks RNA polymerase activity in bacteria, providing selective toxicity against bacterial cells, but can induce liver enzymes to increase metabolism of other drugs being administered, leading to hepatotoxicity?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs has a β-lactam ring fused to a six-member ring, providing increased resistance to enzymatic inactivation by β-lactamases?
Which class of antibacterial drugs has a β-lactam ring fused to a six-member ring, providing increased resistance to enzymatic inactivation by β-lactamases?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs are similar in their mode of action to the macrolides, but are more active against streptococcal and staphylococcal infections?
Which class of antibacterial drugs are similar in their mode of action to the macrolides, but are more active against streptococcal and staphylococcal infections?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs are a new broad-spectrum class of synthetic protein synthesis inhibitors that bind to the 50S ribosomal subunit, but their mechanism of action is somewhat different from other 50S subunit-binding protein synthesis inhibitors?
Which class of antibacterial drugs are a new broad-spectrum class of synthetic protein synthesis inhibitors that bind to the 50S ribosomal subunit, but their mechanism of action is somewhat different from other 50S subunit-binding protein synthesis inhibitors?
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Which was the first broad-spectrum antibiotic that was approved by the FDA, but has limited clinical use due to serious side effects, such as lethal gray baby syndrome and suppression of bone marrow production?
Which was the first broad-spectrum antibiotic that was approved by the FDA, but has limited clinical use due to serious side effects, such as lethal gray baby syndrome and suppression of bone marrow production?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs inhibits cell wall biosynthesis and is an excellent example of selective toxicity?
Which class of antibacterial drugs inhibits cell wall biosynthesis and is an excellent example of selective toxicity?
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Which antibacterial drug inhibits cell wall biosynthesis by binding to the end of the peptide chain of cell wall precursors?
Which antibacterial drug inhibits cell wall biosynthesis by binding to the end of the peptide chain of cell wall precursors?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs blocks the activity of a specific cell-membrane molecule that is responsible for the movement of peptidoglycan precursors from the cytoplasm to the exterior of the cell?
Which class of antibacterial drugs blocks the activity of a specific cell-membrane molecule that is responsible for the movement of peptidoglycan precursors from the cytoplasm to the exterior of the cell?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs impairs the proofreading ability of the ribosomal complex, causing mismatches between codons and anticodons and resulting in the production of faulty proteins?
Which class of antibacterial drugs impairs the proofreading ability of the ribosomal complex, causing mismatches between codons and anticodons and resulting in the production of faulty proteins?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs binds to the 50S ribosomal subunit, preventing peptide bond formation and leading to broad-spectrum bacteriostatic activity?
Which class of antibacterial drugs binds to the 50S ribosomal subunit, preventing peptide bond formation and leading to broad-spectrum bacteriostatic activity?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs interact with lipopolysaccharide in the outer membrane of gram-negative bacteria, killing the cell through the eventual disruption of the outer membrane and cytoplasmic membrane?
Which class of antibacterial drugs interact with lipopolysaccharide in the outer membrane of gram-negative bacteria, killing the cell through the eventual disruption of the outer membrane and cytoplasmic membrane?
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Which antibacterial drug interferes with DNA replication in target cells and is also an antiprotozoan?
Which antibacterial drug interferes with DNA replication in target cells and is also an antiprotozoan?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs blocks RNA polymerase activity in bacteria, providing selective toxicity against bacterial cells, but can induce liver enzymes to increase metabolism of other drugs being administered, leading to hepatotoxicity?
Which class of antibacterial drugs blocks RNA polymerase activity in bacteria, providing selective toxicity against bacterial cells, but can induce liver enzymes to increase metabolism of other drugs being administered, leading to hepatotoxicity?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs has a β-lactam ring fused to a six-member ring, providing increased resistance to enzymatic inactivation by β-lactamases?
Which class of antibacterial drugs has a β-lactam ring fused to a six-member ring, providing increased resistance to enzymatic inactivation by β-lactamases?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs are similar in their mode of action to the macrolides, but are more active against streptococcal and staphylococcal infections?
Which class of antibacterial drugs are similar in their mode of action to the macrolides, but are more active against streptococcal and staphylococcal infections?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs are a new broad-spectrum class of synthetic protein synthesis inhibitors that bind to the 50S ribosomal subunit, but their mechanism of action is somewhat different from other 50S subunit-binding protein synthesis inhibitors?
Which class of antibacterial drugs are a new broad-spectrum class of synthetic protein synthesis inhibitors that bind to the 50S ribosomal subunit, but their mechanism of action is somewhat different from other 50S subunit-binding protein synthesis inhibitors?
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Which was the first broad-spectrum antibiotic that was approved by the FDA, but has limited clinical use due to serious side effects, such as lethal gray baby syndrome and suppression of bone marrow production?
Which was the first broad-spectrum antibiotic that was approved by the FDA, but has limited clinical use due to serious side effects, such as lethal gray baby syndrome and suppression of bone marrow production?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of antimicrobial drugs?
Which of the following is a characteristic of antimicrobial drugs?
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Which type of cells provide greater variety of unique targets for selective toxicity?
Which type of cells provide greater variety of unique targets for selective toxicity?
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Which of the following is true about the mode of action of antibacterial drugs?
Which of the following is true about the mode of action of antibacterial drugs?
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Which of the following antibacterials is an excellent example of selective toxicity?
Which of the following antibacterials is an excellent example of selective toxicity?
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Which of the following is true about cephalosporins?
Which of the following is true about cephalosporins?
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Which of the following is true about the carbapenem family?
Which of the following is true about the carbapenem family?
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Which of the following antibacterials inhibits cell wall biosynthesis by binding to the end of the peptide chain of cell wall precursors?
Which of the following antibacterials inhibits cell wall biosynthesis by binding to the end of the peptide chain of cell wall precursors?
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Which of the following is true about aminoglycosides?
Which of the following is true about aminoglycosides?
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Which of the following is true about tetracyclines?
Which of the following is true about tetracyclines?
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Which of the following is true about macrolides?
Which of the following is true about macrolides?
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Which of the following antibacterials interacts with lipopolysaccharide in the outer membrane of gram-negative bacteria?
Which of the following antibacterials interacts with lipopolysaccharide in the outer membrane of gram-negative bacteria?
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Which of the following antibacterials inserts into the cytoplasmic membrane of gram-positive bacteria, disrupting the membrane and killing the cell?
Which of the following antibacterials inserts into the cytoplasmic membrane of gram-positive bacteria, disrupting the membrane and killing the cell?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of antimicrobial drugs with selective toxicity?
Which of the following is a characteristic of antimicrobial drugs with selective toxicity?
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Which type of cells provide greater variety of unique targets for selective toxicity, making them the most commonly used antimicrobial drugs?
Which type of cells provide greater variety of unique targets for selective toxicity, making them the most commonly used antimicrobial drugs?
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What is the unique target of antibacterials that target cell wall biosynthesis?
What is the unique target of antibacterials that target cell wall biosynthesis?
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Which antibiotic was the first to be discovered?
Which antibiotic was the first to be discovered?
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What is the unique feature of cephalosporins that provides increased resistance to enzymatic inactivation by β-lactamases?
What is the unique feature of cephalosporins that provides increased resistance to enzymatic inactivation by β-lactamases?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs provides broad-spectrum activity against gram-positive and gram-negative bacterial pathogens?
Which class of antibacterial drugs provides broad-spectrum activity against gram-positive and gram-negative bacterial pathogens?
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What is the unique target of bacitracin?
What is the unique target of bacitracin?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs is large, highly polar, and impairs the proofreading ability of the ribosomal complex?
Which class of antibacterial drugs is large, highly polar, and impairs the proofreading ability of the ribosomal complex?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs inhibits protein synthesis by blocking the association of tRNAs with the ribosome during translation?
Which class of antibacterial drugs inhibits protein synthesis by blocking the association of tRNAs with the ribosome during translation?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs is broad-spectrum and inhibits elongation of proteins by inhibiting peptide bond formation between specific combinations of amino acids?
Which class of antibacterial drugs is broad-spectrum and inhibits elongation of proteins by inhibiting peptide bond formation between specific combinations of amino acids?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs interacts with lipopolysaccharide in the outer membrane of gram-negative bacteria, killing the cell through the eventual disruption of the outer membrane and cytoplasmic membrane?
Which class of antibacterial drugs interacts with lipopolysaccharide in the outer membrane of gram-negative bacteria, killing the cell through the eventual disruption of the outer membrane and cytoplasmic membrane?
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Which antibacterial drug blocks RNA polymerase activity in bacteria, providing selective toxicity against bacterial cells, but can induce liver enzymes to increase metabolism of other drugs being administered, leading to hepatotoxicity?
Which antibacterial drug blocks RNA polymerase activity in bacteria, providing selective toxicity against bacterial cells, but can induce liver enzymes to increase metabolism of other drugs being administered, leading to hepatotoxicity?
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Which of the following is NOT a class of antibacterial drugs that inhibit protein synthesis?
Which of the following is NOT a class of antibacterial drugs that inhibit protein synthesis?
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Which of the following is a semisynthetic drug that provides broad-spectrum activity against gram-positive and gram-negative bacterial pathogens?
Which of the following is a semisynthetic drug that provides broad-spectrum activity against gram-positive and gram-negative bacterial pathogens?
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Which of the following antibacterial drugs is bacteriostatic and inhibits protein synthesis by blocking the association of tRNAs with the ribosome during translation?
Which of the following antibacterial drugs is bacteriostatic and inhibits protein synthesis by blocking the association of tRNAs with the ribosome during translation?
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Which of the following antibacterial drugs is a lipopeptide that inserts into the cytoplasmic membrane of gram-positive bacteria, disrupting the membrane and killing the cell?
Which of the following antibacterial drugs is a lipopeptide that inserts into the cytoplasmic membrane of gram-positive bacteria, disrupting the membrane and killing the cell?
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Which of the following is a broad-spectrum, bacteriostatic drug that blocks elongation of proteins by inhibiting peptide bond formation between specific combinations of amino acids?
Which of the following is a broad-spectrum, bacteriostatic drug that blocks elongation of proteins by inhibiting peptide bond formation between specific combinations of amino acids?
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Which of the following antibacterial drugs interacts with lipopolysaccharide in the outer membrane of gram-negative bacteria, killing the cell through the eventual disruption of the outer membrane and cytoplasmic membrane?
Which of the following antibacterial drugs interacts with lipopolysaccharide in the outer membrane of gram-negative bacteria, killing the cell through the eventual disruption of the outer membrane and cytoplasmic membrane?
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Which of the following antibacterial drugs inhibits cell wall biosynthesis by binding to the end of the peptide chain of cell wall precursors, creating a structural blockage that prevents their incorporation into the growing peptidoglycan structure?
Which of the following antibacterial drugs inhibits cell wall biosynthesis by binding to the end of the peptide chain of cell wall precursors, creating a structural blockage that prevents their incorporation into the growing peptidoglycan structure?
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Which of the following is a new broad-spectrum class of synthetic protein synthesis inhibitors that bind to the 50S ribosomal subunit, but their mechanism of action is somewhat different from other 50S subunit-binding protein synthesis inhibitors?
Which of the following is a new broad-spectrum class of synthetic protein synthesis inhibitors that bind to the 50S ribosomal subunit, but their mechanism of action is somewhat different from other 50S subunit-binding protein synthesis inhibitors?
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Which of the following antibacterial drugs interferes with DNA replication in target cells and is also an antiprotozoan?
Which of the following antibacterial drugs interferes with DNA replication in target cells and is also an antiprotozoan?
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Which of the following is similar in their mode of action to the macrolides, but are more active against streptococcal and staphylococcal infections?
Which of the following is similar in their mode of action to the macrolides, but are more active against streptococcal and staphylococcal infections?
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Which of the following is produced by Streptomyces venezuelae, was the first broad-spectrum antibiotic that was approved by the FDA, but has limited clinical use due to serious side effects, such as lethal gray baby syndrome and suppression of bone marrow production?
Which of the following is produced by Streptomyces venezuelae, was the first broad-spectrum antibiotic that was approved by the FDA, but has limited clinical use due to serious side effects, such as lethal gray baby syndrome and suppression of bone marrow production?
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Which of the following antibacterial drugs blocks RNA polymerase activity in bacteria, providing selective toxicity against bacterial cells, but can induce liver enzymes to increase metabolism of other drugs being administered, leading to hepatotoxicity?
Which of the following antibacterial drugs blocks RNA polymerase activity in bacteria, providing selective toxicity against bacterial cells, but can induce liver enzymes to increase metabolism of other drugs being administered, leading to hepatotoxicity?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs is the most commonly used due to the greater variety of unique targets for selective toxicity provided by prokaryotic cells?
Which class of antibacterial drugs is the most commonly used due to the greater variety of unique targets for selective toxicity provided by prokaryotic cells?
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Which of the following is an example of an antibacterial drug that targets cell wall biosynthesis?
Which of the following is an example of an antibacterial drug that targets cell wall biosynthesis?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs provides broad-spectrum activity against gram-positive and gram-negative bacterial pathogens?
Which class of antibacterial drugs provides broad-spectrum activity against gram-positive and gram-negative bacterial pathogens?
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Which antibacterial drug blocks the activity of a specific cell-membrane molecule that is responsible for the movement of peptidoglycan precursors from the cytoplasm to the exterior of the cell?
Which antibacterial drug blocks the activity of a specific cell-membrane molecule that is responsible for the movement of peptidoglycan precursors from the cytoplasm to the exterior of the cell?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs impairs the proofreading ability of the ribosomal complex, causing mismatches between codons and anticodons and resulting in the production of faulty proteins?
Which class of antibacterial drugs impairs the proofreading ability of the ribosomal complex, causing mismatches between codons and anticodons and resulting in the production of faulty proteins?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs inhibits protein synthesis by blocking the association of tRNAs with the ribosome during translation?
Which class of antibacterial drugs inhibits protein synthesis by blocking the association of tRNAs with the ribosome during translation?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs is similar in their mode of action to the macrolides, but are more active against streptococcal and staphylococcal infections?
Which class of antibacterial drugs is similar in their mode of action to the macrolides, but are more active against streptococcal and staphylococcal infections?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs interacts with lipopolysaccharide in the outer membrane of gram-negative bacteria, killing the cell through the eventual disruption of the outer membrane and cytoplasmic membrane?
Which class of antibacterial drugs interacts with lipopolysaccharide in the outer membrane of gram-negative bacteria, killing the cell through the eventual disruption of the outer membrane and cytoplasmic membrane?
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Which antibacterial drug interferes with DNA replication in target cells and is also an antiprotozoan?
Which antibacterial drug interferes with DNA replication in target cells and is also an antiprotozoan?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs blocks RNA polymerase activity in bacteria, providing selective toxicity against bacterial cells, but can induce liver enzymes to increase metabolism of other drugs being administered, leading to hepatotoxicity?
Which class of antibacterial drugs blocks RNA polymerase activity in bacteria, providing selective toxicity against bacterial cells, but can induce liver enzymes to increase metabolism of other drugs being administered, leading to hepatotoxicity?
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Which of the following is a new broad-spectrum class of synthetic protein synthesis inhibitors that bind to the 50S ribosomal subunit, but their mechanism of action is somewhat different from other 50S subunit-binding protein synthesis inhibitors?
Which of the following is a new broad-spectrum class of synthetic protein synthesis inhibitors that bind to the 50S ribosomal subunit, but their mechanism of action is somewhat different from other 50S subunit-binding protein synthesis inhibitors?
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Which was the first broad-spectrum antibiotic that was approved by the FDA, but has limited clinical use due to serious side effects, such as lethal gray baby syndrome and suppression of bone marrow production?
Which was the first broad-spectrum antibiotic that was approved by the FDA, but has limited clinical use due to serious side effects, such as lethal gray baby syndrome and suppression of bone marrow production?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs is the most commonly used due to the greater variety of unique targets for selective toxicity provided by prokaryotic cells?
Which class of antibacterial drugs is the most commonly used due to the greater variety of unique targets for selective toxicity provided by prokaryotic cells?
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Which antibacterial drug was the first antibiotic discovered?
Which antibacterial drug was the first antibiotic discovered?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs provides broad-spectrum activity against gram-positive and gram-negative bacterial pathogens?
Which class of antibacterial drugs provides broad-spectrum activity against gram-positive and gram-negative bacterial pathogens?
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Which antibacterial drug blocks the activity of a specific cell-membrane molecule that is responsible for the movement of peptidoglycan precursors from the cytoplasm to the exterior of the cell?
Which antibacterial drug blocks the activity of a specific cell-membrane molecule that is responsible for the movement of peptidoglycan precursors from the cytoplasm to the exterior of the cell?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs impairs the proofreading ability of the ribosomal complex, causing mismatches between codons and anticodons and resulting in the production of faulty proteins?
Which class of antibacterial drugs impairs the proofreading ability of the ribosomal complex, causing mismatches between codons and anticodons and resulting in the production of faulty proteins?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs inhibits protein synthesis by blocking the association of tRNAs with the ribosome during translation?
Which class of antibacterial drugs inhibits protein synthesis by blocking the association of tRNAs with the ribosome during translation?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs are broad-spectrum, bacteriostatic drugs that block elongation of proteins by inhibiting peptide bond formation between specific combinations of amino acids?
Which class of antibacterial drugs are broad-spectrum, bacteriostatic drugs that block elongation of proteins by inhibiting peptide bond formation between specific combinations of amino acids?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs is similar in their mode of action to the macrolides, but are more active against streptococcal and staphylococcal infections?
Which class of antibacterial drugs is similar in their mode of action to the macrolides, but are more active against streptococcal and staphylococcal infections?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs interact with lipopolysaccharide in the outer membrane of gram-negative bacteria, killing the cell through the eventual disruption of the outer membrane and cytoplasmic membrane?
Which class of antibacterial drugs interact with lipopolysaccharide in the outer membrane of gram-negative bacteria, killing the cell through the eventual disruption of the outer membrane and cytoplasmic membrane?
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Which antibacterial drug is a lipopeptide that inserts into the cytoplasmic membrane of gram-positive bacteria, disrupting the membrane and killing the cell?
Which antibacterial drug is a lipopeptide that inserts into the cytoplasmic membrane of gram-positive bacteria, disrupting the membrane and killing the cell?
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Which antibacterial drug interferes with DNA replication in target cells and is also an antiprotozoan?
Which antibacterial drug interferes with DNA replication in target cells and is also an antiprotozoan?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs blocks RNA polymerase activity in bacteria, providing selective toxicity against bacterial cells, but can induce liver enzymes to increase metabolism of other drugs being administered, leading to hepatotoxicity?
Which class of antibacterial drugs blocks RNA polymerase activity in bacteria, providing selective toxicity against bacterial cells, but can induce liver enzymes to increase metabolism of other drugs being administered, leading to hepatotoxicity?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs inhibits protein synthesis by blocking the association of tRNAs with the ribosome during translation?
Which class of antibacterial drugs inhibits protein synthesis by blocking the association of tRNAs with the ribosome during translation?
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Which antibacterial drug inserts into the cytoplasmic membrane of gram-positive bacteria, disrupting the membrane and killing the cell?
Which antibacterial drug inserts into the cytoplasmic membrane of gram-positive bacteria, disrupting the membrane and killing the cell?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs interacts with lipopolysaccharide in the outer membrane of gram-negative bacteria, killing the cell through the eventual disruption of the outer membrane and cytoplasmic membrane?
Which class of antibacterial drugs interacts with lipopolysaccharide in the outer membrane of gram-negative bacteria, killing the cell through the eventual disruption of the outer membrane and cytoplasmic membrane?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs inhibits nucleic acid synthesis by blocking RNA polymerase activity in bacteria, providing selective toxicity against bacterial cells, but can induce liver enzymes to increase metabolism of other drugs being administered, leading to hepatotoxicity?
Which class of antibacterial drugs inhibits nucleic acid synthesis by blocking RNA polymerase activity in bacteria, providing selective toxicity against bacterial cells, but can induce liver enzymes to increase metabolism of other drugs being administered, leading to hepatotoxicity?
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Which antibacterial drug was the first antibiotic discovered and inhibits the crosslinking of peptide chains during the biosynthesis of new peptidoglycan in the bacterial cell wall?
Which antibacterial drug was the first antibiotic discovered and inhibits the crosslinking of peptide chains during the biosynthesis of new peptidoglycan in the bacterial cell wall?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs includes semisynthetic drugs that provide broad-spectrum activity against gram-positive and gram-negative bacterial pathogens?
Which class of antibacterial drugs includes semisynthetic drugs that provide broad-spectrum activity against gram-positive and gram-negative bacterial pathogens?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs are broad-spectrum, bacteriostatic drugs that block elongation of proteins by inhibiting peptide bond formation between specific combinations of amino acids?
Which class of antibacterial drugs are broad-spectrum, bacteriostatic drugs that block elongation of proteins by inhibiting peptide bond formation between specific combinations of amino acids?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs is similar in their mode of action to the macrolides, but are more active against streptococcal and staphylococcal infections?
Which class of antibacterial drugs is similar in their mode of action to the macrolides, but are more active against streptococcal and staphylococcal infections?
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Which antibacterial drug inhibits cell wall biosynthesis by binding to the end of the peptide chain of cell wall precursors, creating a structural blockage that prevents their incorporation into the growing peptidoglycan structure?
Which antibacterial drug inhibits cell wall biosynthesis by binding to the end of the peptide chain of cell wall precursors, creating a structural blockage that prevents their incorporation into the growing peptidoglycan structure?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs are large, highly polar drugs that impair the proofreading ability of the ribosomal complex, causing mismatches between codons and anticodons and resulting in the production of faulty proteins?
Which class of antibacterial drugs are large, highly polar drugs that impair the proofreading ability of the ribosomal complex, causing mismatches between codons and anticodons and resulting in the production of faulty proteins?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs is a new broad-spectrum class of synthetic protein synthesis inhibitors that bind to the 50S ribosomal subunit, but their mechanism of action is somewhat different from other 50S subunit-binding protein synthesis inhibitors?
Which class of antibacterial drugs is a new broad-spectrum class of synthetic protein synthesis inhibitors that bind to the 50S ribosomal subunit, but their mechanism of action is somewhat different from other 50S subunit-binding protein synthesis inhibitors?
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Which antibacterial drug blocks the activity of a specific cell-membrane molecule that is responsible for the movement of peptidoglycan precursors from the cytoplasm to the exterior of the cell?
Which antibacterial drug blocks the activity of a specific cell-membrane molecule that is responsible for the movement of peptidoglycan precursors from the cytoplasm to the exterior of the cell?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs targets cell wall biosynthesis and is an excellent example of selective toxicity?
Which class of antibacterial drugs targets cell wall biosynthesis and is an excellent example of selective toxicity?
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Which antibacterial drug binds to the end of the peptide chain of cell wall precursors, creating a structural blockage that prevents their incorporation into the growing peptidoglycan structure?
Which antibacterial drug binds to the end of the peptide chain of cell wall precursors, creating a structural blockage that prevents their incorporation into the growing peptidoglycan structure?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs blocks the activity of a specific cell-membrane molecule that is responsible for the movement of peptidoglycan precursors from the cytoplasm to the exterior of the cell?
Which class of antibacterial drugs blocks the activity of a specific cell-membrane molecule that is responsible for the movement of peptidoglycan precursors from the cytoplasm to the exterior of the cell?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs impairs the proofreading ability of the ribosomal complex, causing mismatches between codons and anticodons and resulting in the production of faulty proteins?
Which class of antibacterial drugs impairs the proofreading ability of the ribosomal complex, causing mismatches between codons and anticodons and resulting in the production of faulty proteins?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs inhibits protein synthesis by blocking the association of tRNAs with the ribosome during translation?
Which class of antibacterial drugs inhibits protein synthesis by blocking the association of tRNAs with the ribosome during translation?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs are similar in their mode of action to the macrolides, but are more active against streptococcal and staphylococcal infections?
Which class of antibacterial drugs are similar in their mode of action to the macrolides, but are more active against streptococcal and staphylococcal infections?
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Which antibacterial drug was the first broad-spectrum antibiotic that was approved by the FDA, but has limited clinical use due to serious side effects, such as lethal gray baby syndrome and suppression of bone marrow production?
Which antibacterial drug was the first broad-spectrum antibiotic that was approved by the FDA, but has limited clinical use due to serious side effects, such as lethal gray baby syndrome and suppression of bone marrow production?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs interact with lipopolysaccharide in the outer membrane of gram-negative bacteria, killing the cell through the eventual disruption of the outer membrane and cytoplasmic membrane?
Which class of antibacterial drugs interact with lipopolysaccharide in the outer membrane of gram-negative bacteria, killing the cell through the eventual disruption of the outer membrane and cytoplasmic membrane?
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Which antibacterial drug interferes with DNA replication in target cells and is also an antiprotozoan?
Which antibacterial drug interferes with DNA replication in target cells and is also an antiprotozoan?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs blocks RNA polymerase activity in bacteria, providing selective toxicity against bacterial cells, but can induce liver enzymes to increase metabolism of other drugs being administered, leading to hepatotoxicity?
Which class of antibacterial drugs blocks RNA polymerase activity in bacteria, providing selective toxicity against bacterial cells, but can induce liver enzymes to increase metabolism of other drugs being administered, leading to hepatotoxicity?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs has a β-lactam ring fused to a six-member ring, providing increased resistance to enzymatic inactivation by β-lactamases?
Which class of antibacterial drugs has a β-lactam ring fused to a six-member ring, providing increased resistance to enzymatic inactivation by β-lactamases?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs are a new broad-spectrum class of synthetic protein synthesis inhibitors that bind to the 50S ribosomal subunit, but their mechanism of action is somewhat different from other 50S subunit-binding protein synthesis inhibitors?
Which class of antibacterial drugs are a new broad-spectrum class of synthetic protein synthesis inhibitors that bind to the 50S ribosomal subunit, but their mechanism of action is somewhat different from other 50S subunit-binding protein synthesis inhibitors?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs has the most limited clinical use due to serious side effects, such as lethal gray baby syndrome and suppression of bone marrow production?
Which class of antibacterial drugs has the most limited clinical use due to serious side effects, such as lethal gray baby syndrome and suppression of bone marrow production?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs binds to the 50S ribosomal subunit and is a new broad-spectrum class of synthetic protein synthesis inhibitors?
Which class of antibacterial drugs binds to the 50S ribosomal subunit and is a new broad-spectrum class of synthetic protein synthesis inhibitors?
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Which antibacterial drug inhibits cell wall biosynthesis by blocking the activity of a specific cell-membrane molecule that is responsible for the movement of peptidoglycan precursors from the cytoplasm to the exterior of the cell?
Which antibacterial drug inhibits cell wall biosynthesis by blocking the activity of a specific cell-membrane molecule that is responsible for the movement of peptidoglycan precursors from the cytoplasm to the exterior of the cell?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs impairs the proofreading ability of the ribosomal complex, causing mismatches between codons and anticodons and resulting in the production of faulty proteins?
Which class of antibacterial drugs impairs the proofreading ability of the ribosomal complex, causing mismatches between codons and anticodons and resulting in the production of faulty proteins?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs has a β-lactam ring fused to a six-member ring, providing increased resistance to enzymatic inactivation by β-lactamases?
Which class of antibacterial drugs has a β-lactam ring fused to a six-member ring, providing increased resistance to enzymatic inactivation by β-lactamases?
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Which antibacterial drug inhibits cell wall biosynthesis by binding to the end of the peptide chain of cell wall precursors, creating a structural blockage that prevents their incorporation into the growing peptidoglycan structure?
Which antibacterial drug inhibits cell wall biosynthesis by binding to the end of the peptide chain of cell wall precursors, creating a structural blockage that prevents their incorporation into the growing peptidoglycan structure?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs is similar in their mode of action to the macrolides, but are more active against streptococcal and staphylococcal infections?
Which class of antibacterial drugs is similar in their mode of action to the macrolides, but are more active against streptococcal and staphylococcal infections?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs interact with lipopolysaccharide in the outer membrane of gram-negative bacteria, killing the cell through the eventual disruption of the outer membrane and cytoplasmic membrane?
Which class of antibacterial drugs interact with lipopolysaccharide in the outer membrane of gram-negative bacteria, killing the cell through the eventual disruption of the outer membrane and cytoplasmic membrane?
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Which antibacterial drug interferes with DNA replication in target cells and is also an antiprotozoan?
Which antibacterial drug interferes with DNA replication in target cells and is also an antiprotozoan?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs blocks RNA polymerase activity in bacteria, providing selective toxicity against bacterial cells, but can induce liver enzymes to increase metabolism of other drugs being administered, leading to hepatotoxicity?
Which class of antibacterial drugs blocks RNA polymerase activity in bacteria, providing selective toxicity against bacterial cells, but can induce liver enzymes to increase metabolism of other drugs being administered, leading to hepatotoxicity?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs are bacteriostatic and inhibit protein synthesis by blocking the association of tRNAs with the ribosome during translation?
Which class of antibacterial drugs are bacteriostatic and inhibit protein synthesis by blocking the association of tRNAs with the ribosome during translation?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs cause mismatches between codons and anticodons, leading to faulty proteins that insert into and disrupt the cytoplasmic membrane, resulting in broad-spectrum bactericidal activity?
Which class of antibacterial drugs cause mismatches between codons and anticodons, leading to faulty proteins that insert into and disrupt the cytoplasmic membrane, resulting in broad-spectrum bactericidal activity?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs is the most commonly used due to the greater variety of unique targets for selective toxicity provided by prokaryotic cells?
Which class of antibacterial drugs is the most commonly used due to the greater variety of unique targets for selective toxicity provided by prokaryotic cells?
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Which antibacterial drug was the first antibiotic discovered and inhibits the crosslinking of peptide chains during the biosynthesis of new peptidoglycan in the bacterial cell wall?
Which antibacterial drug was the first antibiotic discovered and inhibits the crosslinking of peptide chains during the biosynthesis of new peptidoglycan in the bacterial cell wall?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs includes semisynthetic drugs that provide broad-spectrum activity against gram-positive and gram-negative bacterial pathogens?
Which class of antibacterial drugs includes semisynthetic drugs that provide broad-spectrum activity against gram-positive and gram-negative bacterial pathogens?
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Which antibacterial drug blocks the activity of a specific cell-membrane molecule that is responsible for the movement of peptidoglycan precursors from the cytoplasm to the exterior of the cell?
Which antibacterial drug blocks the activity of a specific cell-membrane molecule that is responsible for the movement of peptidoglycan precursors from the cytoplasm to the exterior of the cell?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs are large, highly polar drugs that impair the proofreading ability of the ribosomal complex, causing mismatches between codons and anticodons and resulting in the production of faulty proteins?
Which class of antibacterial drugs are large, highly polar drugs that impair the proofreading ability of the ribosomal complex, causing mismatches between codons and anticodons and resulting in the production of faulty proteins?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs is bacteriostatic and inhibits protein synthesis by blocking the association of tRNAs with the ribosome during translation?
Which class of antibacterial drugs is bacteriostatic and inhibits protein synthesis by blocking the association of tRNAs with the ribosome during translation?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs are broad-spectrum, bacteriostatic drugs that block elongation of proteins by inhibiting peptide bond formation between specific combinations of amino acids?
Which class of antibacterial drugs are broad-spectrum, bacteriostatic drugs that block elongation of proteins by inhibiting peptide bond formation between specific combinations of amino acids?
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Which antibacterial drug is a lipopeptide that inserts into the cytoplasmic membrane of gram-positive bacteria, disrupting the membrane and killing the cell?
Which antibacterial drug is a lipopeptide that inserts into the cytoplasmic membrane of gram-positive bacteria, disrupting the membrane and killing the cell?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs interact with lipopolysaccharide in the outer membrane of gram-negative bacteria, killing the cell through the eventual disruption of the outer membrane and cytoplasmic membrane?
Which class of antibacterial drugs interact with lipopolysaccharide in the outer membrane of gram-negative bacteria, killing the cell through the eventual disruption of the outer membrane and cytoplasmic membrane?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs interferes with DNA replication in target cells and is also an antiprotozoan?
Which class of antibacterial drugs interferes with DNA replication in target cells and is also an antiprotozoan?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs blocks RNA polymerase activity in bacteria, providing selective toxicity against bacterial cells, but can induce liver enzymes to increase metabolism of other drugs being administered, leading to hepatotoxicity?
Which class of antibacterial drugs blocks RNA polymerase activity in bacteria, providing selective toxicity against bacterial cells, but can induce liver enzymes to increase metabolism of other drugs being administered, leading to hepatotoxicity?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs is similar in their mode of action to the macrolides, but are more active against streptococcal and staphylococcal infections?
Which class of antibacterial drugs is similar in their mode of action to the macrolides, but are more active against streptococcal and staphylococcal infections?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs is the most commonly used antimicrobial drug due to the greater variety of unique targets for selective toxicity provided by prokaryotic cells?
Which class of antibacterial drugs is the most commonly used antimicrobial drug due to the greater variety of unique targets for selective toxicity provided by prokaryotic cells?
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Which antibacterial drug was the first antibiotic discovered?
Which antibacterial drug was the first antibiotic discovered?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs includes semisynthetic drugs that provide broad-spectrum activity against gram-positive and gram-negative bacterial pathogens?
Which class of antibacterial drugs includes semisynthetic drugs that provide broad-spectrum activity against gram-positive and gram-negative bacterial pathogens?
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Which antibacterial drug blocks the activity of a specific cell-membrane molecule that is responsible for the movement of peptidoglycan precursors from the cytoplasm to the exterior of the cell?
Which antibacterial drug blocks the activity of a specific cell-membrane molecule that is responsible for the movement of peptidoglycan precursors from the cytoplasm to the exterior of the cell?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs binds to the 50S ribosomal subunit, preventing peptide bond formation and leading to broad-spectrum bacteriostatic activity?
Which class of antibacterial drugs binds to the 50S ribosomal subunit, preventing peptide bond formation and leading to broad-spectrum bacteriostatic activity?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs is similar in their mode of action to the macrolides, but are more active against streptococcal and staphylococcal infections?
Which class of antibacterial drugs is similar in their mode of action to the macrolides, but are more active against streptococcal and staphylococcal infections?
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Which antibacterial drug interferes with DNA replication in target cells and is also an antiprotozoan?
Which antibacterial drug interferes with DNA replication in target cells and is also an antiprotozoan?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs blocks RNA polymerase activity in bacteria, providing selective toxicity against bacterial cells, but can induce liver enzymes to increase metabolism of other drugs being administered, leading to hepatotoxicity?
Which class of antibacterial drugs blocks RNA polymerase activity in bacteria, providing selective toxicity against bacterial cells, but can induce liver enzymes to increase metabolism of other drugs being administered, leading to hepatotoxicity?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs interact with lipopolysaccharide in the outer membrane of gram-negative bacteria, killing the cell through the eventual disruption of the outer membrane and cytoplasmic membrane?
Which class of antibacterial drugs interact with lipopolysaccharide in the outer membrane of gram-negative bacteria, killing the cell through the eventual disruption of the outer membrane and cytoplasmic membrane?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs are a new broad-spectrum class of synthetic protein synthesis inhibitors that bind to the 50S ribosomal subunit, but their mechanism of action is somewhat different from other 50S subunit-binding protein synthesis inhibitors?
Which class of antibacterial drugs are a new broad-spectrum class of synthetic protein synthesis inhibitors that bind to the 50S ribosomal subunit, but their mechanism of action is somewhat different from other 50S subunit-binding protein synthesis inhibitors?
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Which antibacterial drug inhibits cell wall biosynthesis by binding to the end of the peptide chain of cell wall precursors, creating a structural blockage that prevents their incorporation into the growing peptidoglycan structure?
Which antibacterial drug inhibits cell wall biosynthesis by binding to the end of the peptide chain of cell wall precursors, creating a structural blockage that prevents their incorporation into the growing peptidoglycan structure?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs has a β-lactam ring fused to a six-member ring, providing increased resistance to enzymatic inactivation by β-lactamases?
Which class of antibacterial drugs has a β-lactam ring fused to a six-member ring, providing increased resistance to enzymatic inactivation by β-lactamases?
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Which of the following is a bacteriostatic drug that inhibits protein synthesis by blocking the association of tRNAs with the ribosome during translation?
Which of the following is a bacteriostatic drug that inhibits protein synthesis by blocking the association of tRNAs with the ribosome during translation?
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Which of the following is a broad-spectrum, bacteriostatic drug that blocks elongation of proteins by inhibiting peptide bond formation between specific combinations of amino acids?
Which of the following is a broad-spectrum, bacteriostatic drug that blocks elongation of proteins by inhibiting peptide bond formation between specific combinations of amino acids?
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Which of the following antibacterial drugs inhibits cell wall biosynthesis by binding to the end of the peptide chain of cell wall precursors, creating a structural blockage that prevents their incorporation into the growing peptidoglycan structure?
Which of the following antibacterial drugs inhibits cell wall biosynthesis by binding to the end of the peptide chain of cell wall precursors, creating a structural blockage that prevents their incorporation into the growing peptidoglycan structure?
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Which of the following classes of antibacterial drugs has a β-lactam ring fused to a six-member ring, providing increased resistance to enzymatic inactivation by β-lactamases?
Which of the following classes of antibacterial drugs has a β-lactam ring fused to a six-member ring, providing increased resistance to enzymatic inactivation by β-lactamases?
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Which of the following antibacterial drugs is a lipopeptide that inserts into the cytoplasmic membrane of gram-positive bacteria, disrupting the membrane and killing the cell?
Which of the following antibacterial drugs is a lipopeptide that inserts into the cytoplasmic membrane of gram-positive bacteria, disrupting the membrane and killing the cell?
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Which of the following classes of antibacterial drugs interact with lipopolysaccharide in the outer membrane of gram-negative bacteria, killing the cell through the eventual disruption of the outer membrane and cytoplasmic membrane?
Which of the following classes of antibacterial drugs interact with lipopolysaccharide in the outer membrane of gram-negative bacteria, killing the cell through the eventual disruption of the outer membrane and cytoplasmic membrane?
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Which of the following classes of antibacterial drugs inhibits nucleic acid synthesis by blocking RNA polymerase activity in bacteria, providing selective toxicity against bacterial cells, but can induce liver enzymes to increase metabolism of other drugs being administered, leading to hepatotoxicity?
Which of the following classes of antibacterial drugs inhibits nucleic acid synthesis by blocking RNA polymerase activity in bacteria, providing selective toxicity against bacterial cells, but can induce liver enzymes to increase metabolism of other drugs being administered, leading to hepatotoxicity?
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Which of the following classes of antibacterial drugs are similar in their mode of action to the macrolides, but are more active against streptococcal and staphylococcal infections?
Which of the following classes of antibacterial drugs are similar in their mode of action to the macrolides, but are more active against streptococcal and staphylococcal infections?
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Which of the following antibacterial drugs interferes with DNA replication in target cells and is also an antiprotozoan?
Which of the following antibacterial drugs interferes with DNA replication in target cells and is also an antiprotozoan?
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Which of the following classes of antibacterial drugs cause mismatches between codons and anticodons, leading to faulty proteins that insert into and disrupt the cytoplasmic membrane, resulting in broad-spectrum bactericidal activity?
Which of the following classes of antibacterial drugs cause mismatches between codons and anticodons, leading to faulty proteins that insert into and disrupt the cytoplasmic membrane, resulting in broad-spectrum bactericidal activity?
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Which of the following classes of antibacterial drugs are a new broad-spectrum class of synthetic protein synthesis inhibitors that bind to the 50S ribosomal subunit, but their mechanism of action is somewhat different from other 50S subunit-binding protein synthesis inhibitors?
Which of the following classes of antibacterial drugs are a new broad-spectrum class of synthetic protein synthesis inhibitors that bind to the 50S ribosomal subunit, but their mechanism of action is somewhat different from other 50S subunit-binding protein synthesis inhibitors?
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Which of the following antibacterial drugs blocks the activity of a specific cell-membrane molecule that is responsible for the movement of peptidoglycan precursors from the cytoplasm to the exterior of the cell?
Which of the following antibacterial drugs blocks the activity of a specific cell-membrane molecule that is responsible for the movement of peptidoglycan precursors from the cytoplasm to the exterior of the cell?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs is the most commonly used antimicrobial drug due to the greater variety of unique targets for selective toxicity provided by prokaryotic cells?
Which class of antibacterial drugs is the most commonly used antimicrobial drug due to the greater variety of unique targets for selective toxicity provided by prokaryotic cells?
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Which antibacterial drug was the first antibiotic discovered and inhibits the crosslinking of peptide chains during the biosynthesis of new peptidoglycan in the bacterial cell wall?
Which antibacterial drug was the first antibiotic discovered and inhibits the crosslinking of peptide chains during the biosynthesis of new peptidoglycan in the bacterial cell wall?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs has a β-lactam ring fused to a six-member ring, providing increased resistance to enzymatic inactivation by β-lactamases?
Which class of antibacterial drugs has a β-lactam ring fused to a six-member ring, providing increased resistance to enzymatic inactivation by β-lactamases?
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Which antibacterial drug inhibits cell wall biosynthesis by binding to the end of the peptide chain of cell wall precursors, creating a structural blockage that prevents their incorporation into the growing peptidoglycan structure?
Which antibacterial drug inhibits cell wall biosynthesis by binding to the end of the peptide chain of cell wall precursors, creating a structural blockage that prevents their incorporation into the growing peptidoglycan structure?
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Which antibacterial drug blocks the activity of a specific cell-membrane molecule that is responsible for the movement of peptidoglycan precursors from the cytoplasm to the exterior of the cell?
Which antibacterial drug blocks the activity of a specific cell-membrane molecule that is responsible for the movement of peptidoglycan precursors from the cytoplasm to the exterior of the cell?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs impairs the proofreading ability of the ribosomal complex, causing mismatches between codons and anticodons and resulting in the production of faulty proteins?
Which class of antibacterial drugs impairs the proofreading ability of the ribosomal complex, causing mismatches between codons and anticodons and resulting in the production of faulty proteins?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs is similar in their mode of action to the macrolides, but are more active against streptococcal and staphylococcal infections?
Which class of antibacterial drugs is similar in their mode of action to the macrolides, but are more active against streptococcal and staphylococcal infections?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs is a new broad-spectrum class of synthetic protein synthesis inhibitors that bind to the 50S ribosomal subunit, but their mechanism of action is somewhat different from other 50S subunit-binding protein synthesis inhibitors?
Which class of antibacterial drugs is a new broad-spectrum class of synthetic protein synthesis inhibitors that bind to the 50S ribosomal subunit, but their mechanism of action is somewhat different from other 50S subunit-binding protein synthesis inhibitors?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs interact with lipopolysaccharide in the outer membrane of gram-negative bacteria, killing the cell through the eventual disruption of the outer membrane and cytoplasmic membrane?
Which class of antibacterial drugs interact with lipopolysaccharide in the outer membrane of gram-negative bacteria, killing the cell through the eventual disruption of the outer membrane and cytoplasmic membrane?
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Which antibacterial drug interferes with DNA replication in target cells and is also an antiprotozoan?
Which antibacterial drug interferes with DNA replication in target cells and is also an antiprotozoan?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs blocks RNA polymerase activity in bacteria, providing selective toxicity against bacterial cells, but can induce liver enzymes to increase metabolism of other drugs being administered, leading to hepatotoxicity?
Which class of antibacterial drugs blocks RNA polymerase activity in bacteria, providing selective toxicity against bacterial cells, but can induce liver enzymes to increase metabolism of other drugs being administered, leading to hepatotoxicity?
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Which broad-spectrum antibiotic was the first approved by the FDA, but has limited clinical use due to serious side effects, such as lethal gray baby syndrome and suppression of bone marrow production?
Which broad-spectrum antibiotic was the first approved by the FDA, but has limited clinical use due to serious side effects, such as lethal gray baby syndrome and suppression of bone marrow production?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs inhibits protein synthesis by blocking the association of tRNAs with the ribosome during translation?
Which class of antibacterial drugs inhibits protein synthesis by blocking the association of tRNAs with the ribosome during translation?
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Which antibacterial drug inserts into the cytoplasmic membrane of gram-positive bacteria, disrupting the membrane and killing the cell?
Which antibacterial drug inserts into the cytoplasmic membrane of gram-positive bacteria, disrupting the membrane and killing the cell?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs binds to the end of the peptide chain of cell wall precursors, creating a structural blockage that prevents their incorporation into the growing peptidoglycan structure?
Which class of antibacterial drugs binds to the end of the peptide chain of cell wall precursors, creating a structural blockage that prevents their incorporation into the growing peptidoglycan structure?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs are large, highly polar drugs that impair the proofreading ability of the ribosomal complex, causing mismatches between codons and anticodons and resulting in the production of faulty proteins?
Which class of antibacterial drugs are large, highly polar drugs that impair the proofreading ability of the ribosomal complex, causing mismatches between codons and anticodons and resulting in the production of faulty proteins?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs interact with lipopolysaccharide in the outer membrane of gram-negative bacteria, killing the cell through the eventual disruption of the outer membrane and cytoplasmic membrane?
Which class of antibacterial drugs interact with lipopolysaccharide in the outer membrane of gram-negative bacteria, killing the cell through the eventual disruption of the outer membrane and cytoplasmic membrane?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs inhibits RNA polymerase activity in bacteria, providing selective toxicity against bacterial cells, but can induce liver enzymes to increase metabolism of other drugs being administered, leading to hepatotoxicity?
Which class of antibacterial drugs inhibits RNA polymerase activity in bacteria, providing selective toxicity against bacterial cells, but can induce liver enzymes to increase metabolism of other drugs being administered, leading to hepatotoxicity?
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Which antibacterial drug blocks the activity of a specific cell-membrane molecule that is responsible for the movement of peptidoglycan precursors from the cytoplasm to the exterior of the cell?
Which antibacterial drug blocks the activity of a specific cell-membrane molecule that is responsible for the movement of peptidoglycan precursors from the cytoplasm to the exterior of the cell?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs are a new broad-spectrum class of synthetic protein synthesis inhibitors that bind to the 50S ribosomal subunit, but their mechanism of action is somewhat different from other 50S subunit-binding protein synthesis inhibitors?
Which class of antibacterial drugs are a new broad-spectrum class of synthetic protein synthesis inhibitors that bind to the 50S ribosomal subunit, but their mechanism of action is somewhat different from other 50S subunit-binding protein synthesis inhibitors?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs are similar in their mode of action to the macrolides, but are more active against streptococcal and staphylococcal infections?
Which class of antibacterial drugs are similar in their mode of action to the macrolides, but are more active against streptococcal and staphylococcal infections?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs inhibits cell wall biosynthesis and is an excellent example of selective toxicity because human cells do not make peptidoglycan?
Which class of antibacterial drugs inhibits cell wall biosynthesis and is an excellent example of selective toxicity because human cells do not make peptidoglycan?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs interferes with DNA replication in target cells and is also an antiprotozoan?
Which class of antibacterial drugs interferes with DNA replication in target cells and is also an antiprotozoan?
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Which was the first broad-spectrum antibiotic that was approved by the FDA, but has limited clinical use due to serious side effects, such as lethal gray baby syndrome and suppression of bone marrow production?
Which was the first broad-spectrum antibiotic that was approved by the FDA, but has limited clinical use due to serious side effects, such as lethal gray baby syndrome and suppression of bone marrow production?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs is most commonly used due to the greater variety of unique targets for selective toxicity provided by prokaryotic cells?
Which class of antibacterial drugs is most commonly used due to the greater variety of unique targets for selective toxicity provided by prokaryotic cells?
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Which antibacterial drug was the first antibiotic discovered?
Which antibacterial drug was the first antibiotic discovered?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs includes semisynthetic drugs that provide broad-spectrum activity against gram-positive and gram-negative bacterial pathogens?
Which class of antibacterial drugs includes semisynthetic drugs that provide broad-spectrum activity against gram-positive and gram-negative bacterial pathogens?
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Which antibacterial drug blocks the activity of a specific cell-membrane molecule that is responsible for the movement of peptidoglycan precursors from the cytoplasm to the exterior of the cell?
Which antibacterial drug blocks the activity of a specific cell-membrane molecule that is responsible for the movement of peptidoglycan precursors from the cytoplasm to the exterior of the cell?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs is broad-spectrum, bacteriostatic, and inhibits protein synthesis by blocking the association of tRNAs with the ribosome during translation?
Which class of antibacterial drugs is broad-spectrum, bacteriostatic, and inhibits protein synthesis by blocking the association of tRNAs with the ribosome during translation?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs are similar in their mode of action to the macrolides, but are more active against streptococcal and staphylococcal infections?
Which class of antibacterial drugs are similar in their mode of action to the macrolides, but are more active against streptococcal and staphylococcal infections?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs interact with lipopolysaccharide in the outer membrane of gram-negative bacteria, killing the cell through the eventual disruption of the outer membrane and cytoplasmic membrane?
Which class of antibacterial drugs interact with lipopolysaccharide in the outer membrane of gram-negative bacteria, killing the cell through the eventual disruption of the outer membrane and cytoplasmic membrane?
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Which antibacterial drug interferes with DNA replication in target cells and is also an antiprotozoan?
Which antibacterial drug interferes with DNA replication in target cells and is also an antiprotozoan?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs blocks RNA polymerase activity in bacteria, providing selective toxicity against bacterial cells, but can induce liver enzymes to increase metabolism of other drugs being administered, leading to hepatotoxicity?
Which class of antibacterial drugs blocks RNA polymerase activity in bacteria, providing selective toxicity against bacterial cells, but can induce liver enzymes to increase metabolism of other drugs being administered, leading to hepatotoxicity?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs has a β-lactam ring fused to a six-member ring, providing increased resistance to enzymatic inactivation by β-lactamases?
Which class of antibacterial drugs has a β-lactam ring fused to a six-member ring, providing increased resistance to enzymatic inactivation by β-lactamases?
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Which class of antibacterial drugs are a new broad-spectrum class of synthetic protein synthesis inhibitors that bind to the 50S ribosomal subunit, but their mechanism of action is somewhat different from other 50S subunit-binding protein synthesis inhibitors?
Which class of antibacterial drugs are a new broad-spectrum class of synthetic protein synthesis inhibitors that bind to the 50S ribosomal subunit, but their mechanism of action is somewhat different from other 50S subunit-binding protein synthesis inhibitors?
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Which was the first broad-spectrum antibiotic that was approved by the FDA, but has limited clinical use due to serious side effects, such as lethal gray baby syndrome and suppression of bone marrow production?
Which was the first broad-spectrum antibiotic that was approved by the FDA, but has limited clinical use due to serious side effects, such as lethal gray baby syndrome and suppression of bone marrow production?
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