Fluoroquinolones Flashcards
1
Q
Fluoroquinolones are _____.
A
Bacteriolytic
2
Q
The target of action of the fluoroquinolone class of antibiotics is:
A
DNA gyrases or type II topoisomerase
3
Q
A representative fluoroquinolone that has good gram positive coverage is
A
Levofloxacin
4
Q
A representative fluoroquinolone that has good gram positive coverage and anaerobic coverage is
A
Moxifloxacin
5
Q
What is a common side effect associated with fluoroquinolones?
A
Tendonitis, Neuropathy, Prolonged QTc, Exacerbation of M.Gravis
