The Antibiotics Quiz: How Much You Know?

10 Questions | By Erika.anderson | Updated: Mar 20, 2022 | Attempts: 265

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The Antibiotics Quiz: How Much You Know? - Quiz

An antibiotic is a type of antimicrobial material that is active against bacteria. It is an essential type of antimicrobial agent for fighting bacterial infections, and antibiotic medications are often used to treat and prevent such bacterial infections. They may kill or prohibit the growth of bacteria. If you want to know more about antibiotics, challenge yourself with this quiz.

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1.

Which of the following is not metabolized by the liver?
- A.
  
  Nafcillin
- B.
  
  Clindamycin
- C.
  
  Neomycin
- D.
  
  Chloramphenicol
- E.
  
  Tetracylcine
2.

Which of the following antibiotics as a triad of adverse effects?
- A.
  
  Aminoglycosides and Tetracyclines
- B.
  
  Penicillin V and Erythromycin
- C.
  
  Vancomycin and Aztreonam
- D.
  
  Azetreonam and Erythromycin
- E.
  
  Aminoglycosides and Vancomycin
3.

Which of the following is NOT a cell wall inhibitor?
- A.
  
  Bacitracin
- B.
  
  Clindamycin
- C.
  
  Penicillin V
- D.
  
  Vancomycin
- E.
  
  Cefoperazone
4.

Which of the following may cause seizures?
- A.
  
  Erythromycin
- B.
  
  Ofloxacin
- C.
  
  Trimethoprim
- D.
  
  Cefepime
- E.
  
  Ampicillin
5.

Which two of the following can be used to treat MRSA?
- A.
  
  Penicillin
- B.
  
  Ofloxacin
- C.
  
  Azithromycin
- D.
  
  Oxacillin
- E.
  
  Cefepime
6.

Which of the following may cause Steven-Johnson syndrome (loss of skin)?
- A.
  
  Ciprofloxacin
- B.
  
  Ampicillin
- C.
  
  Sulfamethoxazole
- D.
  
  Tetracycline
- E.
  
  Cycloserine
7.

Which of the following is NOT a protein synthesis inhibitor?
- A.
  
  Tetracylines
- B.
  
  Fluoroquinilones
- C.
  
  Aminoglycosides
- D.
  
  Macrolides
- E.
  
  Clindamycin
8.

Which of the following is only effective when oxygen is present?
- A.
  
  Aminoglycosides
- B.
  
  Metronidazole
- C.
  
  Bacitracin
- D.
  
  3rd Generation Cephalosporins
- E.
  
  Antipsedomonal Penicillin
9.

Which of the following drugs may present a rash, but is not a hypersensitive reaction if it occurs in children or patients with EBV?
- A.
  
  Ampicillin
- B.
  
  Amoxicillin
- C.
  
  Penicillin G
- D.
  
  Tetracyline
- E.
  
  Impenem;Cilastatin
10.

Which of the following is used in orthopedic infections?
- A.
  
  Niafcillin
- B.
  
  Moxifloxacin
- C.
  
  Chloramphenical
- D.
  
  Erythromycin
- E.
  
  Clindamycin