Question 1

Which is true about pseudomembranous colitis

Accepted Answer

Pseudomembranous colitis is caused by overgrowth of Clostridium difficile, which can be treated with vancomycin or clindamycin.

Question 2

Parents of a 1-month-old baby are told their child has developed "gray baby syndrome." Which of the following antibiotics did the baby likelyreceive

Accepted Answer

Gray baby syndrome is associated with the use of chloramphenicol in newborns, as their immature liver cannot adequately metabolize the drug, leading to toxic levels.

Question 3

Which of the following antibiotics exhibits a long post antibiotic effect that permits once-daily dosing

Accepted Answer

Gentamicin, an aminoglycoside, exhibits a long post-antibiotic effect, allowing for once-daily dosing.

Question 4

Methenamine effect is due to

Accepted Answer

The answer of Methenamine effect is due to...

Quiz 3: Antibiotics and Antimicrobial Agents: Mechanisms, Uses, and Side Effects

Which is true about pseudomembranous colitis

Parents of a 1-month-old baby are told their child has developed "gray baby syndrome." Which of the following antibiotics did the baby likelyreceive

Which of the following antibiotics exhibits a long post antibiotic effect that permits once-daily dosing

Methenamine effect is due to