Antimicrobial side effects

Question 1

Anaphylactic shock is an example of what kind of allergic reaction?

Answer 1

Immediate hypersensitivity

Question 2

Anaphylactic shock is mediated by which antibody?

Answer 2

IgE

Question 3

Diarrhoea is caused by what?

Answer 3

Toxin production by clostridium difficile

Question 4

What helps minimise CDI?

Answer 4

Restricted prescribing of broad spectrum antibiotics

Question 5

What is CDI treated with?

Answer 5

Oral metronidazole or oral vancomycin

Question 6

What can therapy with broad spectrum penicillins lead to?

Answer 6

Thrush

Question 7

Which drugs are associated with hepatotoxicity?

Answer 7

Isoniazid and tetracycline

Question 8

Which group of antibiotics can cause nephrotoxicity?

Answer 8

Aminoglycosides (Gentamicin)

Question 9

Otoxicity is caused by what

Answer 9

vancomycin

Question 10

What type of drug is associated with Optic neuropathy (optic nerve damage)?

Answer 10

Anti-tuberculous drug

Ethambutol

Question 11

What is the definition of efficacy?

Answer 11

The ability to produce a desired result (drugs)