Antibiotic Table

Question 1

This drug would inhibit bacterial cell wall synthesis.

A.) Erythromycin

B.) Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole

C.) Methicillin

D.) Ciprofloxacin

E.) Doxycycline

Answer 1

C.) Methicillin

-cillins & VT inhibit cell wall synthesis

Question 2

This drug would inhibit nucleic acid synthesis.

A.) Erythromycin

B.) Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole

C.) Methicillin

D.) Ciprofloxacin

E.) Doxycycline

Answer 2

D.) Ciprofloxacin

Only Ciprofloxacin can inhibit nucleic acid synthesis

Question 3

This drug would inhibit folic acid (foliate) in bacteria.

A.) Erythromycin

B.) Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole

C.) Methicillin

D.) Ciprofloxacin

E.) Doxycycline

Answer 3

B.) Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole

Question 4

This drug would disrupt the plasma membrane of bacteria.

A.) Erythromycin

B.) Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole

C.) Methicillin

D.) Ciprofloxacin

E.) Polymyxin B

Answer 4

E.) Polymyxin B