Pharmacological Agents for Treating Infections Quiz
Test your knowledge on antibiotics, antifungals, and antivirals. Identify mechanisms, side effects, and drug classes. Try now!
#1
Which of the following is an example of a broad-spectrum antibiotic?
Penicillin
Vancomycin
Ciprofloxacin
Azithromycin
#2
Which drug class is primarily used to treat fungal infections?
Antibiotics
Antivirals
Antifungals
Antiseptics
#3
Which of the following is not a common side effect of antiviral drugs?
Nausea
Headache
Hair loss
Fatigue
#4
What is the primary mechanism of action of beta-lactam antibiotics?
Inhibition of cell wall synthesis
Disruption of protein synthesis
Inhibition of DNA replication
Inhibition of cell membrane synthesis
#5
Which of the following is not a common side effect of fluoroquinolone antibiotics?
Tendon rupture
Nausea and vomiting
Photosensitivity
Hepatotoxicity
#6
Which antibiotic is commonly used to treat methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections?
Ciprofloxacin
Clindamycin
Amoxicillin
Doxycycline
#7
What is the primary mechanism of action of macrolide antibiotics?
Inhibition of cell wall synthesis
Disruption of protein synthesis
Inhibition of DNA replication
Inhibition of RNA polymerase
#8
Which of the following antibiotics is commonly used to treat urinary tract infections (UTIs)?
Vancomycin
Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole
Metronidazole
Gentamicin
#9
Which drug class is effective against viral infections such as influenza and herpes?
Antibiotics
Antivirals
Antifungals
Antiseptics
#10
Which of the following is a common side effect of aminoglycoside antibiotics?
Peripheral neuropathy
Hepatotoxicity
Ototoxicity
Nephrotoxicity
#11
Which antiviral drug inhibits the replication of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) by targeting the viral enzyme reverse transcriptase?
Acyclovir
Zidovudine
Oseltamivir
Sofosbuvir
#12
Which antifungal drug class inhibits ergosterol synthesis in fungal cell membranes?
Azoles
Polyenes
Echinocandins
Allylamines
#13
Which of the following is a common side effect of prolonged use of tetracycline antibiotics?
Tooth discoloration
Hyperactivity
Weight gain
Muscle weakness
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