10 Questions
What type of organism is primarily targeted by Griseofulvin?
Fungi
Which of the following medications is primarily used to target protozoa?
Chloroquine
What is the primary target of the medication Acyclovir?
Viruses
Which of the following medications is primarily used to target bacteria?
Fluoroquinolones
What is the primary target of the medication Mebendazole?
Helmintics
Penicillin is primarily active against which type of organism?
Bacteria
Which medication is primarily used to target fungal infections?
Amphotericin B
Which of the following medications is primarily used to target viruses?
Acyclovir
Pyrimethamine is primarily used to target which type of organism?
Protozoa
Niclosamide is primarily used to target which type of organism?
Helmints
Study Notes
Classification of Antibiotics
- Antibacterial agents: active against bacteria
- Examples: Penicillin, Aminoglycosides, Erythromycin, Fluoroquinolones
Classification of Antibiotics
- Antifungal agents: active against fungi
- Examples: Griseofulvin, Amphotericin B, Ketoconazole
Classification of Antibiotics
- Antiviral agents: active against viruses
- Examples: Acyclovir, Amantadine, Zidovudine
Classification of Antibiotics
- Antiprotozoal agents: active against protozoa
- Examples: Chloroquine, Pyrimethamine, Metronidazole, Diloxanide
Classification of Antibiotics
- Antihelmintic agents: active against helminths (worms)
- Examples: Mebendazole, Pyrantel, Niclosamide, Diethyl carbamazine
Classification of Antibiotics
- Antibacterial agents: active against bacteria
- Examples: Penicillin, Aminoglycosides, Erythromycin, Fluoroquinolones
Classification of Antibiotics
- Antifungal agents: active against fungi
- Examples: Griseofulvin, Amphotericin B, Ketoconazole
Classification of Antibiotics
- Antiviral agents: active against viruses
- Examples: Acyclovir, Amantadine, Zidovudine
Classification of Antibiotics
- Antiprotozoal agents: active against protozoa
- Examples: Chloroquine, Pyrimethamine, Metronidazole, Diloxanide
Classification of Antibiotics
- Antihelmintic agents: active against helminths (worms)
- Examples: Mebendazole, Pyrantel, Niclosamide, Diethyl carbamazine
This quiz categorizes antibiotics into different classes based on their action against various microorganisms. It covers antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, and antiprotozoal agents with examples of each.
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