#1
Which of the following is not a common side effect of antibiotic usage?
Nausea
Diarrhea
Headache
Constipation
#2
What is the primary purpose of antibiotics?
To treat viral infections
To treat bacterial infections
To boost the immune system
To reduce inflammation
#3
Which of the following is not a method of antibiotic administration?
Oral
Intravenous
Topical
Intramuscular
#4
What is the typical duration of a short course antibiotic therapy?
Less than 3 days
3 to 5 days
7 to 10 days
More than 14 days
#5
Which of the following is not a common side effect of prolonged antibiotic usage?
Superinfection
Allergic reactions
Liver damage
Hypertension
#6
Which of the following is an example of a broad-spectrum antibiotic?
Amoxicillin
Penicillin
Azithromycin
Vancomycin
#7
What is antibiotic resistance?
The body's inability to absorb antibiotics
The ability of bacteria to resist the effects of an antibiotic
The excessive use of antibiotics
The side effects of antibiotics
#8
Which of the following antibiotics is commonly associated with photosensitivity reactions?
Ciprofloxacin
Clindamycin
Metronidazole
Doxycycline
#9
What is the mechanism of action of beta-lactam antibiotics?
Inhibition of cell wall synthesis
Inhibition of protein synthesis
Disruption of cell membrane integrity
Interference with DNA replication
#10
Which of the following antibiotics is primarily used to treat tuberculosis?
Cephalexin
Rifampin
Azithromycin
Tetracycline
#11
What is the significance of completing a full course of antibiotics?
To reduce the risk of antibiotic resistance
To ensure all bacteria are killed
To prevent recurrence of infection
All of the above
#12
What is the primary cause of antibiotic misuse?
Physician's lack of knowledge
Patient demand
Over-the-counter availability
All of the above
#13
Which of the following is a common strategy to combat antibiotic resistance?
Prescribing more antibiotics
Using broad-spectrum antibiotics
Shortening antibiotic courses
Ignoring antibiotic guidelines
#14
What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where a previously effective antibiotic becomes ineffective against a bacterial strain?
Antibiotic insensitivity
Antibiotic tolerance
Antibiotic failure
Antibiotic resistance
#15
Which of the following is a key principle of antibiotic stewardship?
Encouraging antibiotic overuse
Prescribing antibiotics without considering bacterial susceptibility
Promoting the use of broad-spectrum antibiotics
Optimizing antibiotic selection, dosage, and duration