Quiz: Pharma (Chemotherapy )

Crystalluria is a common side effect of

A A- Erythromycin B B- Rifampin C C- Chloramphenicol D D- Sulfonamides

Streptomycin acts through

A A- Inhibition of cell wall synthesis B B- Inhibition of protein synthesis C C- Inhibition of RNA and DNA synthesis D D- Inhibition of cell membrane permeability

This antibiotic is used as an alternative to penicillin in presence of sensitivity

A A- Erythromycin B B- Rifampin C C- Chloramphenicol D D- Sulfonamides

Tetracyclines are not prescribed for growing children because they

A A- May cause pseudomembranous colitis B B- May cause photosensitivity C C- May cause severe vertigo D D- May impair bony growth

The first choice for treatment of typhoid fever is

A A- Ampicillin B B- Ciprophalexin C C- Aminoglycosides D D- Chloramphenicol

The benefit of an anti-microbial combination is

A A- A-Provide synergism when a single agent alone cannot eradicate infection B B- Broaden spectrum C C- Prevent the emergence of resistance D D- All of the above

This antibiotic is beta-lactam

A A- Penicillins B B- Macrolides C C- Aminoglycosides D D- Tetracyclines

Erythromycin antibiotic belongings to

A A- Beta lactam antibiotic B B- Aminoglycosides C C- Macrolides D D-Tetracyclines

This antibiotic is a cephalosporins derivative

A A- Doxycycline B B- Cefaclor C C- Clarithromycin D D- Amoxicillin

Which of the following drugs is penicillinase-resistant

A A. floxacillin B B- Amoxicillin C C- Penicillin G D D- None of the above

The main side effect of penicillin is

A A- Diarrhoea B B. Anaphylactic shock C C- Vomiting D D- Gastritis

Tetracyclines have the following side effects except

A A- Photosensitivity B B- Hepatotoxicity C C- Dental hypoplasia, bone deformities D D- Ototoxicity

Aminoglycosides are effective against

A A- Gram-positive microorganisms only B B- Gram-positive and Gram-negative microorganisms C C- Gram-negative microorganisms with limited effect on Gram-positive ones. D D- Gram-negative microorganisms only

Streptomycin has this side effect

A A- Cardiotoxicity B B- Hepatotoxicity C C- Ototoxicity D D- Gallstones

This penicillin has a broad (wide) spectrum

A A- Phenoxymethyl penicillin (Penicillin V, Ospen) B B- Amoxicillin C C- Benzylpenicillin D D- Procaine penicillin

Methicillin is

A A- Long-acting penicillin B B- Acid-resistant penicillin C C- Broad-spectrum penicillin D D- Penicillinase-resistant penicillin

Methicillin is

A A- Long-acting penicillin B B- Acid-resistant penicillin C C- Broad-spectrum penicillin D D- Penicillinase-resistant penicillin

Crystalluria of sulfonamide can be prevented by

A A- Drinking large amounts of water B B- Increasing the dose of sulfonamide C C- Making urine more acidic D D- Restriction of water drinking

Crystalluria of sulfonamide can be prevented by

A A- Making urine alkaline B B- Increasing the dose of sulfonamide C C- Making urine more acidic D D- Restriction of water drinking

Combination of sulfonamides with trimethoprim

A A- Decreases the side effects of sulfonamides B B- Increases the antimicrobial activity C C- Decreases the antimicrobial activity D D- Increases the elimination of sulfonamides

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