Antimicrobial Pharmacology I
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Antimicrobial Pharmacology I Pharmacology practice questions
This section of the Saturn Medic Pharmacology question bank covers 5 topics under Antimicrobial Pharmacology I: Aminoglycosides (30 questions); Antitubercular Drugs (30 questions); Beta-Lactam Antibiotics (30 questions); Fluoroquinolones & Other Protein/DNA Inhibitors (30 questions); and Macrolides, Tetracyclines & Clindamycin (30 questions).
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Antimicrobial Pharmacology I Pharmacology MCQs: mixed practice questions
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Which aminoglycoside is associated with nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity because of systemic exposure?
From: AminoglycosidesCorrect answer: B. Gentamicin, like other aminoglycosides, can cause renal and eighth-nerve toxicity.Which drug reaches intracellular forms of Mycobacterium tuberculosis?
From: Antitubercular DrugsCorrect answer: A. Isoniazid enters host cells and has access to intracellular forms of Mycobacterium tuberculosis.Which β-lactamase inhibitor is combined with piperacillin?
From: Beta-Lactam AntibioticsCorrect answer: D. Tazobactam is combined with piperacillin; the combination extends activity against β-lactamase-producing organisms.Which bacterial enzyme is inhibited by fluoroquinolones in gram-negative organisms?
From: Fluoroquinolones & Other Protein/DNA InhibitorsCorrect answer: A. Fluoroquinolones inhibit DNA gyrase (topoisomerase II) in gram-negative bacteria.Which tetracycline is used for Brucella infection?
From: Macrolides, Tetracyclines & ClindamycinCorrect answer: C. Tetracyclines are active against Brucella and several other atypical organisms.