2. Chloramphenicol

Question 1

Chloramphenicol spectrum of activity

Answer 1

Broad-spectrum,

Question 2

Chloramphenicol mechanism of action

Answer 2

Chloramphenicol works by preventing protein synthesis and therefore are bacteriostatic

Question 3

Chloramphenicol side effects

Answer 3

Serious blood disorders which is why it is only reserved for life threatening emergencies

Question 4

Appropriateness of chloramphenicol usage in pregnancy

Answer 4

AVOID- causes grey baby syndrome and blood dycrasias