Drug by Type Unit 2

Question 1

Penicillins

Answer 1

Cell Wall Synthesis Inhibitors

Question 2

Cephalosporins

Answer 2

Cell Wall Synthesis Inhibitors

Question 3

Carbapenems

Answer 3

Cell Wall Synthesis Inhibitors

Question 4

Monobactams

Answer 4

Cell Wall Synthesis Inhibitors

Question 5

Vancomycin

Answer 5

Cell Wall Synthesis Inhibitor

Question 6

Penicillin G

Answer 6

Prototypical Penicillin

Cell Wall Synthesis Inhibitor

Question 7

Penicillin V

Answer 7

Prototypical Penicillin

Cell Wall Synthesis Inhibitor

Question 8

Methicillin

Answer 8

Penicillinase-Resistant Penicillin

Cell Wall Synthesis Inhibitor

Question 9

Nafcillin

Answer 9

Penicillinase-Resistant Penicillin

Cell Wall Synthesis Inhibitor

Question 10

Oxacillin

Answer 10

Penicillinase-Resistant Penicillin

Cell Wall Synthesis Inhibitor

Question 11

Dicloxacillin

Answer 11

Penicillinase-Resistant Penicillin

Cell Wall Synthesis Inhibitor

Question 12

Amoxicillin

Answer 12

Extended-spectrum Penicillin

Cell Wall Synthesis Inhibitor

Question 13

Ampicillin

Answer 13

Extended-spectrum Penicillin

Cell Wall Synthesis Inhibitor

Question 14

Piperacillin

Answer 14

Antipsuedomonal Penicillin
(Cell Wall Synthesis Inhibitor)

Question 15

Amoxicillin-Clavulanate

Answer 15

Penicillin plus β-lactamase inhibitor

Cell Wall Synthesis Inhibitor

Question 16

Piperacillin-Tazobactam

Answer 16

Penicillin plus β-lactamase inhibitor

Cell Wall Synthesis Inhibitor

Question 17

Cephalexin

Answer 17

1st Generation Cephalosporin

Cell Wall Synthesis Inhibitor

Question 18

Cefazolin

Answer 18

1st Generation Cephalosporin

Cell Wall Synthesis Inhibitor

Question 19

Cefuroxime

Answer 19

2nd Generation Cephalosporin

Cell Wall Synthesis Inhibitor

Question 20

Ceftriaxone

Answer 20

3rd Generation Cephalosporin

Cell Wall Synthesis Inhibitor

Question 21

Aminoglycosides

Answer 21

Protein-Synthesis Inhibitors

Question 22

Tetracyclines

Answer 22

Protein-Synthesis Inhibitors

Question 23

Macrolides

Answer 23

Protein-Synthesis Inhibitors

Question 24

Lincomycins

Answer 24

Protein-Synthesis Inhibitors

Question 25

Synthetic Agents

Answer 25

Protein-Synthesis Inhibitors

Question 26

Doxycycline

Answer 26

Tetracycline | Protein-Synthesis Inhibitor

Question 27

Erythromycin

Answer 27

Macrolide (Protein-Synthesis Inhibitor) Don't give to pregnant women

Question 28

Azithromycin

Answer 28

Macrolide | Protein-Synthesis Inhibitor

Question 29

Clarithromycin

Answer 29

Macrolide | Protein-Synthesis Inhibitor

Question 30

Clindamycin

Answer 30

Lincomycin | Protein-Synthesis Inhibitor

Question 31

Chloramphenicol

Answer 31

Synthetic Agent | Protein-Synthesis Inhibitor

Question 32

Quinolones & Fluoroquinolones

Answer 32

Inhibitors of DNA Function

Question 33

Metronidazole

Answer 33

Inhibitor of DNA Function

Question 34

Ciprofloxacin

Answer 34

Quinolone/Fluoroquinolone | Inhibitor of DNA Function

Question 35

Levofloxacin

Answer 35

Quinolone/Fluoroquinolone | Inhibitor of DNA Function

Question 36

Moxifloxacin

Answer 36

Quinolone/Fluoroquinolone | Inhibitor of DNA Function

Question 37

Fun Fact

Answer 37

Cell Membrane Disruptors exist too. That is all :)

Question 38

Zanamivir

Answer 38

Neuraminidase Inhibitor for Influenza

Question 39

Oseltamivir

Answer 39

Neuraminidase Inhibitor for Influenza

Question 40

Rimantadine

Answer 40

Block of M2 Proton Channel for Influenza [Note: No longer recommended due to high resistance rates]

Question 41

Acyclovir

Answer 41

Inhibitor of Viral DNA Polymerase for Herpes simplex/varicella/zoster

Question 42

Valacyclovir

Answer 42

Inhibitor of Viral DNA Polymerase for Herpes simplex/varicella/zoster

Question 43

How to treat CMV (Cytomegalovirus)?

Answer 43

Inhibit the viral DNA Polymerase (ex. Ganciclovir, Foscarnet)

Question 44

How to treat Hepatitis B/C?

Answer 44

HCV Protease Inhibitors (ex. Ribavirin, Interferon-α, or Bocepravir)

Question 45

Amphotericin B

Answer 45

Anti-Fungal Agent | Cell Membrane Disruption

Question 46

Fluconazole

Answer 46

Ergosterol synthesis inhibitor | Inhibitor of Anti-Fungal Cell Wall Synthesis

Question 47

Itraconazole

Answer 47

Ergosterol synthesis inhibitor | Inhibitor of Anti-Fungal Cell Wall Synthesis

Question 48

Ketoconazole

Answer 48

Ergosterol synthesis inhibitor | Inhibitor of Anti-Fungal Cell Wall Synthesis

Question 49

Clotrimazole

Answer 49

Ergosterol synthesis inhibitor | Inhibitor of Anti-Fungal Cell Wall Synthesis

Question 50

Terbinafine

Answer 50

Squalene synthesis inhibitor | Inhibitor of Anti-Fungal Cell Wall Synthesis

Question 51

Ergosterol synthesis inhibitors

Answer 51

Inhibitors of Anti-Fungal Cell Wall/Membrane Synthesis

Question 52

Squalene synthesis inhibitors

Answer 52

Inhibitors of Anti-Fungal Cell Wall/Membrane Synthesis

Question 53

β (1,3)-D-glucan synthesis inhibitors

Answer 53

Inhibitors of Anti-Fungal Cell Wall/Membrane Synthesis

Question 54

Nitrofurantoin

Answer 54

Quinolone/Fluoroquinolone | Inhibitor of DNA Function

Question 55

Metronidazole

Answer 55

Quinolone/Fluoroquinolone | Inhibitor of DNA Function

Question 56

Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim

Answer 56

Sulfonamide | Inhibit folate metabolism

Question 57

Isoniazid

Answer 57

Anti-TB Agent

Question 58

Rifampin

Answer 58

Anti-TB Agent

Question 59

Ethambutol

Answer 59

Anti-TB Agent

Question 60

Pyrazinamide

Answer 60

Anti-TB Agent

Question 61

Streptomycin

Answer 61

Anti-TB Agent (aminoglycosides)

Question 62

Nystatin

Answer 62

Cell Membrane Disruption

Question 63

Flucytosine

Answer 63

Thymidylate synthesis inhibitor | Inhibitor of Anti-Fungal Cell Wall Synthesis

Question 64

Griseofulvin

Answer 64

Inhibitor of Fungal Microtubules

Question 65

Entacavir

Answer 65

For Hepatitis

Question 66

Tenofovir

Answer 66

For Hepatitis, HIV

Question 67

Interferon-α

Answer 67

For Hepatitis

Question 68

Ribavirin

Answer 68

For Hepatitis

Question 69

Telaprevir

Answer 69

For Hepatitis

Question 70

Boceprevir

Answer 70

For Hepatitis

Question 71

Sufosbuvir

Answer 71

For Hepatitis

Question 72

Emtricitabine

Answer 72

for HIV (Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor)

Question 73

Efavirenz

Answer 73

for HIV (Nonnucleoside RTI)

Question 74

Atazanavir

Answer 74

for HIV (Protease Inhibitor)

Question 75

Darunavir

Answer 75

for HIV (Protease Inhibitor)

Question 76

Ritonavir

Answer 76

for HIV (Protease Inhibitor)

Question 77

Enfuviritide

Answer 77

for HIV (Fusion Inhibitor)

Question 78

Raltegravir

Answer 78

for HIV (Integrase Inhibitor)

Question 79

Maraviroc

Answer 79

for HIV (Fusion Inhibitor)