Antimicrobial Pharmacology II
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Antimicrobial Pharmacology II Pharmacology practice questions
This section of the Saturn Medic Pharmacology question bank covers 5 topics under Antimicrobial Pharmacology II: Antifungal Drugs (30 questions); Antiparasitic Drugs (30 questions); Antiviral Drugs (30 questions); Glycopeptides & Gram-Positive Coverage (30 questions); and Sulfonamides & Trimethoprim (30 questions).
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Antimicrobial Pharmacology II Pharmacology MCQs: mixed practice questions
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Which antifungal can be given intrathecally for refractory CNS infection?
From: Antifungal DrugsCorrect answer: A. Although amphotericin B penetrates the CNS poorly, it can be administered intrathecally for selected refractory CNS infections.Which antiprotozoal drug causes DNA damage after reduction in anaerobic organisms?
From: Antiparasitic DrugsCorrect answer: B. Metronidazole is reduced in susceptible anaerobic organisms, generating reactive intermediates that damage DNA.Which HIV drug inhibits integrase?
From: Antiviral DrugsCorrect answer: B. Raltegravir inhibits HIV integrase, preventing integration of viral DNA into the host genome.When does vancomycin penetrate the CSF more effectively?
From: Glycopeptides & Gram-Positive CoverageCorrect answer: D. Vancomycin penetrates the CSF only during inflammation.Which drug class is bacteriostatic because it blocks synthesis of dihydrofolic acid?
From: Sulfonamides & TrimethoprimCorrect answer: E. Sulfonamides inhibit dihydropteroate synthase and are bacteriostatic when used alone.