Awfully Specific Exam 5 Questions Flashcards

1
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True/False: The indiscriminate use of antibiotics is dangerous

A

TRUE

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2
Q

True/False: The immune system ultimately rids the body of microbes

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TRUE

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3
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True/False: The hepatic function of a patient may affect the choice of an antimicrobial agent

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TRUE

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4
Q

True/False: The immune status of a patient may affect the choice of an antimicrobial agent

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TRUE

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5
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True/False: The renal function of a patient may affect the choice of an antimicrobial agent

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TRUE

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6
Q

True/False: Bactericidal agents would be more beneficial than bacteriostatic agents in immunosuppressed patients

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TRUE

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7
Q

True/False: Patients allergic to a penicillin may also be allergic to a cephalosporin

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TRUE

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8
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True/False: Patients allergic to a cephalosporin may also be allergic to a penicillin

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TRUE

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9
Q

True/False: Vancomycin is bactericidal

A

TRUE

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10
Q

True/False: First generation cephalosporins have activity against Pseudomonas aeruginosa

A

FALSE

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11
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True/False: Imipenem is a broad-spectrum beta-lactam antibiotic

A

TRUE

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12
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True/False: Ciprofloxacin is a nucleic acid synthesis inhibitor

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TRUE

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13
Q

True/False: Moxifloxacin can cause tendon rupture

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TRUE

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14
Q

True/False: Azithromycin inhibits bacterial protein synthesis

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TRUE

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15
Q

True/False: Tetracycline can successfully treat RMSF

A

TRUE

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16
Q

True/False: Aminoglycosides are nephrotoxic

A

TRUE

17
Q

True/False: TMP-SMX can successfully treat MRSA

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TRUE

18
Q

True/False: Penicillin V can successfully treat VRSA

A

FALSE

19
Q

True/False: Vancomycin is a cell wall synthesis inhibitor

A

TRUE

20
Q

True/False: Fluoroquinolones are contraindicated in pediatric patients

A

TRUE

21
Q

True/False: All cell wall synthesis inhibitors contain a beta-lactam ring

A

FALSE

22
Q

True/False: Stevens-Johnson syndrome is a potential side effect associated with sulfonamides

A

TRUE

23
Q

True/False: There is no microbial resistance to folate synthesis inhibitors

A

FALSE

24
Q

True/False: Antibiotic associated colitis can be caused by any antibiotic

A

TRUE

25
Q

True/False: Amoxicillin is an extended spectrum penicillin

A

TRUE