Deck 47: Inhibitors of Bacterial Ribosomal Actions

Question 1

The aminoglycoside class of antibiotics:

A) Are bacteriostatic
B) Includes ciprofloxacin
C) Are ineffective against anaerobic bacteria
D) Have a wide therapeutic window
E) Are most often used as oral preparations

Answer 1

Are ineffective against anaerobic bacteria

Question 2

Which of the following antimicrobial agents are bacteriostatic?

A) Streptomycin
B) Tetracycline
C) Penicillin
D) Mupirocin
E) Ciprofloxacin

Answer 2

Tetracycline

Question 3

Telithromycin is of the class:

A) Ketolides
B) Tetracyclines
C) Penicillins
D) Macrolides
E) Fluoroquinolones

Answer 3

Ketolides