Podcast
Questions and Answers
Which drug has a higher renal clearance and requires a dose adjustment?
Which drug has a higher renal clearance and requires a dose adjustment?
Which antibiotic is a streptogramin?
Which antibiotic is a streptogramin?
Which tetracycline antibiotic has to be adjusted for dose due to its higher renal clearance?
Which tetracycline antibiotic has to be adjusted for dose due to its higher renal clearance?
Among the macrolides, which one is known as Zithromax?
Among the macrolides, which one is known as Zithromax?
Signup and view all the answers
Which antibiotic has the potential to interfere with absorption and activity by chelating divalent metal ions?
Which antibiotic has the potential to interfere with absorption and activity by chelating divalent metal ions?
Signup and view all the answers
Which antibiotic is classified as an oxazolidinone?
Which antibiotic is classified as an oxazolidinone?
Signup and view all the answers
Which adverse effect is most commonly associated with tetracyclines?
Which adverse effect is most commonly associated with tetracyclines?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the main reason for most adverse effects of tetracyclines?
What is the main reason for most adverse effects of tetracyclines?
Signup and view all the answers
What can happen if tetracyclines are given to children below the age of 8?
What can happen if tetracyclines are given to children below the age of 8?
Signup and view all the answers
Which antibiotic is not recommended during pregnancy due to its potential effects on fetal teeth?
Which antibiotic is not recommended during pregnancy due to its potential effects on fetal teeth?
Signup and view all the answers
In which condition can tetracyclines be an excellent treatment option?
In which condition can tetracyclines be an excellent treatment option?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the potential advantage of tedizolid over linezolid?
What is the potential advantage of tedizolid over linezolid?
Signup and view all the answers
Which drug is not affected by common resistant determinants?
Which drug is not affected by common resistant determinants?
Signup and view all the answers
Which antibiotic can cause Torsade's De Pointes Arrhythmia?
Which antibiotic can cause Torsade's De Pointes Arrhythmia?
Signup and view all the answers
Which antibiotic is elaborated by Streptomyces lincolnensis?
Which antibiotic is elaborated by Streptomyces lincolnensis?
Signup and view all the answers
Which antibiotic combination is active against Group A Streptococcus?
Which antibiotic combination is active against Group A Streptococcus?
Signup and view all the answers
Which antibiotic prevents bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 30s ribosomal subunit?
Which antibiotic prevents bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 30s ribosomal subunit?
Signup and view all the answers
Which antibiotic is associated with Gray baby Syndrome toxicity?
Which antibiotic is associated with Gray baby Syndrome toxicity?
Signup and view all the answers
Which antibiotic prevents bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 50s ribosomal subunit?
Which antibiotic prevents bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 50s ribosomal subunit?
Signup and view all the answers
Which antibiotic is associated with Aplastic Anemia toxicity?
Which antibiotic is associated with Aplastic Anemia toxicity?
Signup and view all the answers
Which antibiotic can lead to Optic + Lactic Acidosis + Peripheral neuropathy as toxicities?
Which antibiotic can lead to Optic + Lactic Acidosis + Peripheral neuropathy as toxicities?
Signup and view all the answers
Which tetracycline antibiotic is mainly absorbed in the upper small intestine?
Which tetracycline antibiotic is mainly absorbed in the upper small intestine?
Signup and view all the answers
Which tetracycline antibiotic is not impaired by food?
Which tetracycline antibiotic is not impaired by food?
Signup and view all the answers
Which tetracycline antibiotic poorly absorbed orally needs to be administered intravenously?
Which tetracycline antibiotic poorly absorbed orally needs to be administered intravenously?
Signup and view all the answers
Which antibiotic's absorption is impaired by multivalent cations and alkaline pH?
Which antibiotic's absorption is impaired by multivalent cations and alkaline pH?
Signup and view all the answers
Which antibiotic is excreted mainly in the feces after altering intestinal flora?
Which antibiotic is excreted mainly in the feces after altering intestinal flora?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the mechanism of action of chloramphenicol?
What is the mechanism of action of chloramphenicol?
Signup and view all the answers
Which enzyme is responsible for significant resistance to chloramphenicol?
Which enzyme is responsible for significant resistance to chloramphenicol?
Signup and view all the answers
How is chloramphenicol eliminated from the body in urine?
How is chloramphenicol eliminated from the body in urine?
Signup and view all the answers
Why should the dosage of chloramphenicol be reduced in newborns less than a week old?
Why should the dosage of chloramphenicol be reduced in newborns less than a week old?
Signup and view all the answers
Which is a common side effect associated with chloramphenicol therapy?
Which is a common side effect associated with chloramphenicol therapy?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the recommended duration of Minocycline treatment for eradicating the meningococcal carrier state?
What is the recommended duration of Minocycline treatment for eradicating the meningococcal carrier state?
Signup and view all the answers
Which drug is commonly used to treat infections caused by Mycobacterium marinum?
Which drug is commonly used to treat infections caused by Mycobacterium marinum?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the primary form in which tetracyclines are available?
What is the primary form in which tetracyclines are available?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following is a semisynthetic derivative of Erythromycin?
Which of the following is a semisynthetic derivative of Erythromycin?
Signup and view all the answers
Which antibiotic has a macrocyclic lactone ring?
Which antibiotic has a macrocyclic lactone ring?
Signup and view all the answers
Which drug can be considered when meningococcal strains are resistant to Minocycline?
Which drug can be considered when meningococcal strains are resistant to Minocycline?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the prototype compound of macrolides?
What is the prototype compound of macrolides?
Signup and view all the answers
