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Antibiotic Practice Questions -

Q1. Which of the following is the correct full name of MRSA?

a. Minocycline-resistance Staphylococcus aureus

b. Methicillin-resistance Staphylococcus aureus

c. Metformin-resistance Staphylococcus aureus

d. Medication-resistance Staphylococcus aureus

Q2. This type of antibiotic is effective against limited types of organisms.

a. Broad-spectrum

b. Narrow-spectrum

c. Limited-spectrum

d. Extended-spectrum

Q3. Clindamycin is a bacteriostatic agent which means it ...

a. Inhibits the growth of bacteria

b. Kills bacteria

c. Stains bacteria purple

d. Gives bacteria a positive electrical charge

Q4. Penicillin G Benzathine is give IM for bacterial infections. When giving an injection intramuscularly it is possible to have phlebitis which is ...

a. Inflammation of a blood clot

b. Inflammation of the dermis

c. Inflammation of phlebelal cells

d. Inflammation of a vein

Q5. True or False: Cephalosporins can across react with penicillin allergies (1) and they can also cause seizures (2)?

a. True; True

b. True; False

c. False; True

d. False; False

Q6. Tetracyclines are effective against several gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms. Additionally, they can cause which of the three following side effects?

a. Eye sclera discoloration, colitis, and a photosensitivity rash

b. Tooth discoloration, colitis, and insomnia

c. Colitis, a photosensitivity rash, and hypothyroidism

d. Tooth discoloration, colitis, and a photosensitivity rash

Q7. Tobramycin sulfate is an example of a ...

a. Penicillin

b. Cephalosporin

c. Carbapenem

d. Aminoglycoside

Q8. True or False: Quinolones are a type of antibiotic that inhibit DNA synthesis. Give this fact, one can assume that they are safe to give to a pregnant woman (1) and that they can cause QT interval problems in those with heart disease (2)?

a. True; True

b. True; False

c. False; True

d. False; False

Q9. Erythromycin is a macrolide antibiotic, which can also cause liver damage and injury. Which of the following are correct symptoms of liver dysfunction?

a. Left upper quadrant pain, fever, and jaundice

b. Right upper quadrant pain, blindness, and jaundice

c. Left upper quadrant pain, fever, and alopecia

d. Right upper quadrant pain, fever, and jaundice

Q10. Spotlight Question: Group A Streptococcal (GAS) disease is a bacterial skin infection which can become very serious if the bacteria is not identified and killed early. One of the more serious forms of this infection is ______, where the bacteria destroy the muscle, fat, and skin tissues.

a. Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome

b. Necrotizing fasciitis

c. Impetigo

d. Diarrhea