#1
What is the primary function of antibiotics?
To relieve pain
To reduce inflammation
To kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria
To lower fever
#2
Which of the following is NOT a common side effect of antibiotics?
Nausea
Fever
Diarrhea
Hypertension
#3
Why is it important to complete a prescribed course of antibiotics?
To ensure that the patient experiences the full range of side effects
To prevent the patient from becoming immune to the antibiotics
To eliminate the bacteria completely and prevent the development of antibiotic resistance
To increase the effectiveness of the antibiotic against viruses
#4
Which of the following is not a target for antibiotic action?
Bacterial ribosomes
Bacterial cell wall
Human cell membrane
Bacterial DNA synthesis
#5
Which of the following antibiotics is classified as a Penicillin?
Ciprofloxacin
Amoxicillin
Tetracycline
Erythromycin
#6
What is antibiotic resistance?
The ability of a human to resist the effects of antibiotics
The ability of antibiotics to resist destruction by bacterial enzymes
The ability of bacteria to resist the effects of an antibiotic
The resistance of antibiotics to changes in their chemical structure
#7
What is the significance of the 'broad-spectrum' term in antibiotic classification?
It refers to antibiotics that are effective against a wide range of bacteria
It indicates antibiotics that can only target a specific type of bacteria
It denotes antibiotics that have a wide margin of safety
It signifies antibiotics that can be used for a broad range of diseases
#8
What does the term 'antibiotic stewardship' refer to?
The process of developing new antibiotics
The practice of prescribing antibiotics as a precautionary measure
The efforts to use antibiotics responsibly to reduce antibiotic resistance
The regulation of antibiotic sales and distribution
#9
Which antibiotic is known to cause photosensitivity as a side effect?
Amoxicillin
Doxycycline
Metronidazole
Vancomycin
#10
Which of the following statements is true regarding the use of antibiotics in viral infections?
Antibiotics are effective in treating viral infections
Antibiotics are recommended to prevent secondary bacterial infections in viral diseases
Antibiotics have no effect on viral infections and should not be used
Antibiotics can shorten the duration of viral infections
#11
Which mechanism do bacteria NOT use to become resistant to antibiotics?
Altering the antibiotic's target site
Producing enzymes that deactivate the antibiotic
Increasing the production of the antibiotic
Preventing the antibiotic from entering the bacterial cell
#12
What is the role of beta-lactamase inhibitors in combination antibiotic therapy?
To increase the spectrum of bacterial coverage
To reduce the side effects of beta-lactam antibiotics
To inhibit enzymes that bacteria produce to resist beta-lactam antibiotics
To act as a secondary antibiotic in case the primary one fails
#13
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is resistant to which class of antibiotics?
Beta-lactams
Fluoroquinolones
Tetracyclines
Glycopeptides
#14
Which of the following is NOT a mechanism by which bacteria can acquire antibiotic resistance?
Mutation in the bacterial genome
Acquisition of foreign DNA through transformation
Natural selection and evolution
Increased antibiotic production by bacteria
#15
Which antibiotic is known for its severe side effect of causing pseudomembranous colitis?
Ciprofloxacin
Clindamycin
Azithromycin
Ceftriaxone
#16
Which antibiotic is considered a last-resort drug for multidrug-resistant bacterial infections?
Penicillin
Colistin
Erythromycin
Amoxicillin