Question 1

Ampicillin, amoxicillin, mezlocillin, and penicillin G all have

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A)   a beta-lactam ring.
B)   resistance to the action of penicillinase.
C)   a semisynthetic nature.
D)   an expanded spectrum of activity.
E)   All of the choices are correct.F) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 2

Levaquin, a fluoroquinolone, kills viruses.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Ciprofloxacin is used to treat viral respiratory infections.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What is vancomycin most often used to treat?

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A)   methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
B)   Clostridium difficile
C)   Streptococcus pyogenes
D)   Escherichia coli
E)   methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Clostridium difficileF) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 5

Antivirals that target reverse transcriptase would be used to treat

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A)   influenza A virus.
B)   HIV.
C)   herpes zoster virus.
D)   respiratory syncytial virus.
E)   hepatitis C virus.F) D) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 6

Sulfonamides are analogs of PABA and, as a result, they inhibit _____ synthesis.

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Question 7

Which of the following antimicrobials is contraindicated for children due to permanent tooth discoloration?

Accepted Answer

A)   penicillin G
B)   tetracycline
C)   gentamicin
D)   vancomycin
E)   erythromycinF) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 8

Antimicrobics that are macrolides

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A)   disrupt cell membrane function.
B)   include tetracyclines.
C)   include azithromycin, clarithromcyin, and erythromycin.
D)   are very narrow-spectrum drugs.
E)   are hepatotoxic.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 9

Substances that are naturally produced by certain microorganisms that can inhibit or destroy other microorganisms are called

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A)   antibiotics.
B)   narrow-spectrum drugs.
C)   semisynthetic drugs.
D)   synthetic drugs.
E)   broad-spectrum drugs.F) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 10

While trying to start an IV on a patient, Kurt received a needlestick injury and blood exposure involving a patient with AIDS. He was immediately started on three different antiretroviral medications. The advantage of using combined therapy in this circumstance is

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A)   the duration of treatment is much shorter.
B)   the drugs only work if given together.
C)   cost savings to the patient.
D)   this should prevent the emergence of drug-resistant microbes.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

Side effects that occur in patient tissues while they are on antimicrobic drugs include all the following except

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A)   development of resistance to the drug.
B)   hepatotoxicity.
C)   nephrotoxicity.
D)   diarrhea.
E)   deafness.F) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 12

Aminoglycosides

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A)   interfere with elongation of peptidoglycan.
B)   are metabolic analogs of PABA and block folic acid synthesis.
C)   attach to the 30S ribosomal subunit and disrupt protein synthesis.
D)   damage cell membranes.
E)   block peptidases that cross-link glycan molecules.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 13

All of the following are correct about allergic reactions to drugs except

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A)   the drug acts as an antigen.
B)   the greatest number of antimicrobic allergies are to the penicillins.
C)   hives may be the result after the drug is taken.
D)   anaphylaxis can occur.
E)   allergic reactions generally will occur the first time a person takes the drug.F) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Exam 12: Drugs, Microbes, Host--The Elements of Chemotherapy

While trying to start an IV on a patient, Kurt received a needlestick injury and blood exposure involving a patient with AIDS. He was immediately started on three different antiretroviral medications. The advantage of using combined therapy in this circumstance is

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All of the following are correct about allergic reactions to drugs except

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Aminoglycosides

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Sulfonamides are analogs of PABA and, as a result, they inhibit _____ synthesis.

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Antivirals that target reverse transcriptase would be used to treat

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What is vancomycin most often used to treat?

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Levaquin, a fluoroquinolone, kills viruses.

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Which of the following antimicrobials is contraindicated for children due to permanent tooth discoloration?

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Side effects that occur in patient tissues while they are on antimicrobic drugs include all the following except

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Ampicillin, amoxicillin, mezlocillin, and penicillin G all have

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Antimicrobics that are macrolides

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Ciprofloxacin is used to treat viral respiratory infections.

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Substances that are naturally produced by certain microorganisms that can inhibit or destroy other microorganisms are called

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Exam 12: Drugs, Microbes, Host--The Elements of Chemotherapy

While trying to start an IV on a patient, Kurt received a needlestick injury and blood exposure involving a patient with AIDS. He was immediately started on three different antiretroviral medications. The advantage of using combined therapy in this circumstance is

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All of the following are correct about allergic reactions to drugs except

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Aminoglycosides

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Sulfonamides are analogs of PABA and, as a result, they inhibit _____ synthesis.

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Antivirals that target reverse transcriptase would be used to treat

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What is vancomycin most often used to treat?

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Levaquin, a fluoroquinolone, kills viruses.

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Which of the following antimicrobials is contraindicated for children due to permanent tooth discoloration?

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Side effects that occur in patient tissues while they are on antimicrobic drugs include all the following except

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Ampicillin, amoxicillin, mezlocillin, and penicillin G all have

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Antimicrobics that are macrolides

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Ciprofloxacin is used to treat viral respiratory infections.

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