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What is the mechanism of action of tetracyclines?
What is the mechanism of action of tetracyclines?
- Inhibit DNA replication
- Disrupt cell wall synthesis
- Inhibit RNA transcription
- Inhibit protein synthesis by binding to the 30s ribosomal subunit (correct)
Which condition is tetracycline commonly used to treat?
Which condition is tetracycline commonly used to treat?
- Lyme disease (correct)
- Tuberculosis
- HIV
- Malaria
What is the primary mechanism of action of macrolides like erythromycin?
What is the primary mechanism of action of macrolides like erythromycin?
- Inhibit DNA gyrase
- Inhibit RNA polymerase
- Inhibit protein synthesis by binding to the 50s ribosome (correct)
- Inhibit cell wall synthesis
What is a potential drug-drug interaction with macrolides like erythromycin?
What is a potential drug-drug interaction with macrolides like erythromycin?
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What is the primary use of oxazolidinones like Linezolid?
What is the primary use of oxazolidinones like Linezolid?
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