Antibiotics Drug Quiz Questions

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1.

Antibiotics that inhibit cell wall synthesis include:
- A.
  
  Tetracyclines
- B.
  
  Cephalosporins
- C.
  
  Sulfonamides
- D.
  
  Aminoglycosides
2.

Antibiotics that inhibit nucleic acid synthesis include:
- A.
  
  Tetracyclines
- B.
  
  Aminoglycosides
- C.
  
  Quinolones
- D.
  
  Penicillins
3.

Antibiotics that inhibit protein synthesis include:
- A.
  
  Tetracyclines
- B.
  
  Cephalosporins
- C.
  
  Quinolones
- D.
  
  Penicillins
4.

What is the best choice of antibiotic for a patient with NKDA presenting with streptococcal pharyngitis?
- A.
  
  Doxycycline
- B.
  
  Azithromycin
- C.
  
  Ciprofloxacin
- D.
  
  Amoxicillin
5.

Name a common side effect of amoxicillin.
6.

Which of the following is a serious side effect of amoxicillin?
- A.
  
  Elevated LFTs
- B.
  
  Seizures
- C.
  
  Thrombophlebitis
- D.
  
  Tendon rupture
7.

Amoxicillin does not undergo renal excretion.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
8.

Which of the following antibiotics should be prescribed for an infection resulting from a dog bite?
- A.
  
  Amoxicillin/clavulanate
- B.
  
  Doxycycline
- C.
  
  Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole
- D.
  
  Clindamycin
9.

Which of the following microorganisms is the most likely cause of an infected diabetic ulcer?
- A.
  
  Streptococcus
- B.
  
  Eikenella
- C.
  
  MRSA
- D.
  
  Pseudomonas
10.

Which of the following is a common side effect of amoxicillin/clavulanate?
- A.
  
  Elevated LFTs
- B.
  
  Neutropenia
- C.
  
  GI upset
- D.
  
  Headache
11.

A patient presents with an infection in their cuticle area due to biting their nails. What do you prescribe?
- A.
  
  Amoxicillin
- B.
  
  Cephalexin
- C.
  
  Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole
- D.
  
  Ceftriaxone
12.

Name a common side effect of cephalexin use?
13.

Which antibiotic is best to prescribe for a patient presenting with gonorrhea?
- A.
  
  Vancomycin
- B.
  
  Nitrofurantoin
- C.
  
  Ceftriaxone
- D.
  
  Ciprofloxacin
14.

Which of the following antibiotics has a serious side effect of pseudomembranous colitis and has the strongest association with C. diff diarrhea?
- A.
  
  Vancomycin
- B.
  
  Azithromycin
- C.
  
  Metronidazole
- D.
  
  Ceftriaxone
15.

Which of the following is consistent with the use of ceftriaxone?
- A.
  
  Caution with use in neonates
- B.
  
  Caution with use in the elderly
- C.
  
  Caution with use in those who take MVIs
- D.
  
  Not to be used in patients with severe renal dysfunction
16.

A patient admitted to the hospital is experiencing well demarcated erythema over their cheeks and nose. What do you prescribe for this condition?
- A.
  
  Penicillin
- B.
  
  Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole
- C.
  
  Vancomycin
- D.
  
  Doxycycline
17.

Which of the following antibiotics is known to cause "red man syndrome" after rapid IV infusion?
- A.
  
  Azithromycin
- B.
  
  Vancomycin
- C.
  
  Doxycycline
- D.
  
  Cephalexin
18.

A pediatric patient presents with what your preceptor describes as a "strawberry tongue" and a "sandpaper rash" on their forehead. What should you suggest be prescribed for this condition?
- A.
  
  Azithromycin
- B.
  
  Amoxicillin
- C.
  
  Ceftriaxone
- D.
  
  Vancomycin
19.

Name a side effect of azithromycin?
20.

A patient presents with a dental abscess. What is the best choice of antibiotic for this patient?
- A.
  
  Ciprofloxacin
- B.
  
  Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole
- C.
  
  Azithromycin
- D.
  
  Clindamycin
21.

Name a serious side effect of clindamycin?
- A.
  
  Prolonged QT interval
- B.
  
  C. diff diarrhea
- C.
  
  Nephrotoxicity
- D.
  
  Hepatotoxicity
22.

A patient has just returned from a vacation to Cancun, Mexico. They are complaining of diarrhea that began after they drank a soda with ice cubes a restaurant the night before they boarded their flight home. What is the best antibiotic to prescribe for this patient?
- A.
  
  Ceftriaxone
- B.
  
  Vancomycin
- C.
  
  Metronidazole
- D.
  
  Ciprofloxacin
23.

Which of the following antibiotics may cause a mental status change in the elderly?
- A.
  
  Vancomycin
- B.
  
  Ciprofloxacin
- C.
  
  Metronidazole
- D.
  
  Ceftriaxone
24.

You have a patient who is leaving for a missions trip in Africa to treat patients with malaria and they would like antibiotic prophylaxis for their trip. What is the best antibiotic to prescribe for them?
- A.
  
  Clindamycin
- B.
  
  Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole
- C.
  
  Doxycycline
- D.
  
  Amoxicillin/clavulanate
25.

What pregnancy category is doxycycline?
- A.
  
  A
- B.
  
  B
- C.
  
  C
- D.
  
  D