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Inhibitors of protein synthesis Flashcards

1
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Protein synthesis must continue even when cells are dormant. True or false?

A

True

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2
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Which drug is biosynthesised from acetate by several species of streptomyces?

A

Tetracycline

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3
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Tetracycline binding to nucleic acid inhibits cellular function. True or false?

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False - only ribosome binding does

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4
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Tetracycline is contraindicated in children. Why?

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Stain tooth enamel

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5
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Oxytetracycline is used to treat conjunctivitis in cats. True or false?

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False - used to treat acne

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6
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Which tetracycline is used to treat lyme disease?

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Demeclocycline

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7
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Which tetracycline is an antibacterial also used in prophylaxis of malaria?

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Doxycycline

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8
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Minocycline is broader spectrum than other tetracyclines and can treat Neisseria meningitidis. True or false?

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True

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9
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Streptomycin, gentamycin, kanamycin and neomycin belong to which group of drugs?

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Aminoglycosides

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10
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Which ribosomal subunit does streptomycin bind?

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30S

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11
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Aminoglycosides are active against gram negative bacteria. True or false?

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True

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12
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Aminoglycosides show nephrotoxicity. True or false?

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True

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13
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Gentamicin is derived from streptomyces. True or false?

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False - derived from micromonospora

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14
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Which aminoglycoside binds to both ribosomal subunits, preventing them combining?

A

Tobramycin

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15
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Amikacin is arrived from which other aminoglycoside?

A

kanamycin

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16
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Paramomycin is used to treat a protozoal infection. Which ribosomal subunit does is interact with?

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30S

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17
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What is the name of the only clinically available oxazolidinone?

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Linezolid

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18
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Linezolid is not active against MRSA. True or false?

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False

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19
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Linezolid is used against hospital acquired gram positive infections. True or false?

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True

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20
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Which ribosomal subunit does linezolid bind to?

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50S

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21
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Linezolid is toxic to mitochondria. True or false?

22
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What is the soil bacterium that produces erythromycin?

A

Saccharopolyspora erythraea

23
Q

Structure of erythromycin A is based on proprionate. True or false?

24
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In what way are the structures of erythromycin and tetracycline similar?

A

both polyketides

25
Q

Erythromycin is a macrolide. True or false?

26
Q

Macrolides are first-line treatment in patients that are allergic to ______

A

penicillin

27
Q

Macrolides are gut motilide agonists. What is meant by this?

A

Sensitised patients find that erythromycin and food do not sit well - taste and bitter is foul and cannot be masked

28
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Macrolides give rise to a number of DDI. What is the reason for this?

A

They are metabolised by CYP450 3A4 in the liver

29
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What is the mode of action of erythromycin?

A

Blocks protein synthesis after several rounds and oligopeptides are released from the ribosome.
It blocks the exit tunnel of the bacterial ribosome

30
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What is the paediatric erythromycin that is used called and how does it work?

A

Erythromycin ethyl succinate - taste-free prodrug which hydrolyses in the blood.

31
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Paediatric erythromycin needs to be stored in the fridge. True or false?

A

True - hydrolyses in the bottle

32
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Are second generation macrolides more or less stable than erythromycin A?

A

More stable - so better in the stomach

33
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Second generation macrolides are more hydrophilic than erythromycin A. True or false?

A

False - more hydrophobic

34
Q

What is the half life of clarithromycin at pH 2.5 and 37 degrees?

35
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What is the half life of erythromycin at pH 2.5 and 37 degrees?

36
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What is the only ketolide that is clinically used at the moment?

A

Telithromycin

37
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What are some mechanisms of macrolide resistance?

A

Modification of ribosomal proteins
Efflux pumps, pumping macrolides out of cell
Methylation of adenine 2058 in 23S RNA

38
Q

Chloramphenicol is only used to treat gram positive bacteria. True or false?

A

False - gram positive and gram negative

39
Q

How many chiral centres does chloramphenicol have?

A

2 - but only one is active

40
Q

Why is chloramphenicol not usually given internally and how is it mainly given?

A

Because it can cause aplastic anaemia.

It is typically found in eye drops

41
Q

Of the four possible stereoisomers of chloramphenicol, how many are active?

42
Q

Lincomycin is a natural product. True or false?

43
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How is resistance to lincomycin and clindamycin induced?

A

Methylation of adenine 2058 in 23S RNA - so assumed that mode of action is similar to macrolides

44
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Clindamycin is generally superior to lincomycin. True or false?

45
Q

Clindamycin can be used to treat both aerobic and anaerobic infections. True or false?

46
Q

Clindamycin is used in the treatment of toxic shock syndrome, often in combination with ________

A

vancomycin

47
Q

Fusidic acid is a fungal product. True or false?

48
Q

Fusidic acid is used to treat gram negative infections. True or false?

A

False - gram positive

49
Q

Fusidic acid is most commonly seen in eye drops. It cannot be given as tablets. True or false?

A

False - can be given as tablets

50
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What is the mode of action of fusidic acid?

A

Binds to EFG.GTP
the ternary complex binds to ribosome as normal
GTP is hydrolysed EFG.GDP is unable to leave the ribosome and protein synthesis is therefore stalled

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