SBA

Question 1

An antibiotic that is often combined with clavulanic acid to extend its spectrum of activity against beta-lactamase producing bacteria
A) Amox
B) Ciprofloxacin
C) Doxycycline
D) Flucloxacilin
E) Gentamicin

Answer 1

A- Co-amoxiclav

Question 2

An antibiotic that interferes with bacterial DNA gyrase, making it effective for the treatment of traveller diarrhoea
A) Azithromycin
B) Ciprofloxacin
C) Clarithromycin
D) Metronidazole
E) Tigecycline

Answer 2

B (Risk of CDIFF but still useful agent against traveller diarrhoea)

Question 3

Which antibiotic is a tetracycline and should be used cautiously in sun exposed situations due to the risk of photosensitivity
A) Azithromycin
B) Clindamycin
C) Doxy
D) Erythromycin
E) Rifampicin

Answer 3

C - Use HIGH SPF and long sleeve clothing

Question 4

For the treatment of acne vulgaris, which antibiotic is know to be effective due to its anti-inflammatory properties and action against propionibacterium acnes?
A) Azithromycin
B) Clindamycin
C) Doxy
D) Erythromycin
E) Rifampicin

Answer 4

C- Clinadmycin is used but is used in combination. Monotherapy would be doxy due to the anti-inflammatory properties