Antimicrobials And Antifungals

Question 0

The cell wall is a good target for anti microbial drugs because it is more leaky than mammalian, true or false

Answer 0

False

Question 1

Penicillin activates the transpeptidase, cross-linking reactions, true or false

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Gentamicin and streptomycin (aminoglycosides) are inhibitors of protein synthesis, true or false

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Vancomycin is an inhibitor of protein synthesis, true or false

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Penicillin rarely causes allergic reactions, true or false

Answer 4

False

Question 5

Sulphonamides are inhibitors of protein synthesis, true or false

Answer 5

False, they inhibit folic acid synthesis

Question 6

Tetracycline is an inhibitor of protein synthesis, true or false

Answer 6

True

Question 7

Penicillin is not directly toxic to humans, true or false

Answer 7

True

Question 8

Abx are chemicals produced by one microorganism to kill or prevent the growth of another, true or false

Answer 8

True

Question 9

B-lactam ring of penicillin is it’s biologically active part, true or false

Answer 9

True

Question 10

Penicillin is the first choice drug for many bacterial infections, true or false

Answer 10

True