Antibiotics and Their Indications Quiz

Penicillin is a beta-lactam antibiotic effective against a wide range of bacteria.

Rifampin is an antibiotic commonly used to treat tuberculosis by inhibiting RNA synthesis.

Metronidazole is primarily indicated for the treatment of protozoal infections.

Vancomycin is effective against MRSA, a strain of Staphylococcus aureus resistant to methicillin and other beta-lactam antibiotics.

Amoxicillin is a first-line antibiotic recommended for the treatment of acute otitis media in children.

Nitrofurantoin is commonly used for the prophylaxis of urinary tract infections due to its activity against common uropathogens.

Metronidazole is effective against anaerobic bacteria and protozoa, making it suitable for various infections.

Aminoglycosides are antibiotics effective against Gram-negative bacteria by disrupting protein synthesis.

Ciprofloxacin inhibits DNA gyrase, preventing bacterial DNA replication and synthesis.

Azithromycin is commonly used as a first-line treatment for community-acquired pneumonia, especially in outpatient settings.

Tetracyclines inhibit bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the bacterial ribosome.

Tetracyclines are contraindicated in children due to the risk of permanent teeth discoloration.

Amoxicillin is commonly used for prophylaxis against endocarditis before dental procedures in high-risk patients.

Aminoglycosides, such as gentamicin, are associated with the major adverse effect of nephrotoxicity.

Broad-spectrum antibiotics may contribute to antibiotic resistance due to their wide range of bacterial targets.

Clindamycin is associated with the side effect of pseudomembranous colitis.

Glycopeptides, such as vancomycin, are commonly used for the treatment of Clostridioides difficile infections.

Colistin is used as a last resort for treating multi-drug resistant Gram-negative bacterial infections, especially when other options fail.

Ciprofloxacin, a fluoroquinolone antibiotic, is associated with the risk of tendon rupture as a potential side effect.

Linezolid, an oxazolidinone antibiotic, is associated with the major side effect of myelosuppression.