Awfully Specific Exam 5 Questions Flashcards
True/False: The indiscriminate use of antibiotics is dangerous
TRUE
True/False: The immune system ultimately rids the body of microbes
TRUE
True/False: The hepatic function of a patient may affect the choice of an antimicrobial agent
TRUE
True/False: The immune status of a patient may affect the choice of an antimicrobial agent
TRUE
True/False: The renal function of a patient may affect the choice of an antimicrobial agent
TRUE
True/False: Bactericidal agents would be more beneficial than bacteriostatic agents in immunosuppressed patients
TRUE
True/False: Patients allergic to a penicillin may also be allergic to a cephalosporin
TRUE
True/False: Patients allergic to a cephalosporin may also be allergic to a penicillin
TRUE
True/False: Vancomycin is bactericidal
TRUE
True/False: First generation cephalosporins have activity against Pseudomonas aeruginosa
FALSE
True/False: Imipenem is a broad-spectrum beta-lactam antibiotic
TRUE
True/False: Ciprofloxacin is a nucleic acid synthesis inhibitor
TRUE
True/False: Moxifloxacin can cause tendon rupture
TRUE
True/False: Azithromycin inhibits bacterial protein synthesis
TRUE
True/False: Tetracycline can successfully treat RMSF
TRUE
True/False: Aminoglycosides are nephrotoxic
TRUE
True/False: TMP-SMX can successfully treat MRSA
TRUE
True/False: Penicillin V can successfully treat VRSA
FALSE
True/False: Vancomycin is a cell wall synthesis inhibitor
TRUE
True/False: Fluoroquinolones are contraindicated in pediatric patients
TRUE
True/False: All cell wall synthesis inhibitors contain a beta-lactam ring
FALSE
True/False: Stevens-Johnson syndrome is a potential side effect associated with sulfonamides
TRUE
True/False: There is no microbial resistance to folate synthesis inhibitors
FALSE
True/False: Antibiotic associated colitis can be caused by any antibiotic
TRUE
True/False: Amoxicillin is an extended spectrum penicillin
TRUE
