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What is the generic name for the drug class of penicillins?

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Amoxicillin

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True or False: Cephalosporins are effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.

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True

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Fill in the blank: Macrolides primarily inhibit __________ synthesis.

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protein

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What is the primary action of fluoroquinolones?

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Inhibition of bacterial DNA gyrase

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What is the generic name for the drug class known as tetracyclines?

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Doxycycline

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List one common side effect of aminoglycosides.

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Nephrotoxicity

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What type of bacteria are sulfonamides primarily effective against?

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Gram-negative bacteria

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True or False: Vancomycin is used to treat methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).

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True

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What is the action of clindamycin?

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Inhibition of protein synthesis

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What is the generic name of the drug class known as carbapenems?

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Meropenem

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Identify one side effect of fluoroquinolones.

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Tendon rupture

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What is the primary action of sulfonamides?

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Inhibition of folic acid synthesis

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What is the generic name for the drug class of macrolides?

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Azithromycin

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True or False: Tetracyclines can cause discoloration of teeth in children.

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True

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Fill in the blank: The main side effect of penicillins is __________.

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allergic reactions

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What is the drug class of ciprofloxacin?

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Fluoroquinolone

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List one common side effect of clindamycin.

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Diarrhea

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What is the generic name for the drug class known as cephalosporins?

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Ceftriaxone

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True or False: Nitrofurantoin is indicated for the treatment of urinary tract infections.

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True

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What is the action of linezolid?

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Inhibition of protein synthesis

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What is the generic name for the drug class known as oxazolidinones?

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Linezolid

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Identify one common side effect of vancomycin.

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Red man syndrome

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What is the primary action of metronidazole?

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Inhibition of nucleic acid synthesis

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What is the generic name for the drug class of aminoglycosides?

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Gentamicin

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True or False: Aztreonam is a beta-lactam antibiotic.
True
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Fill in the blank: The action of rifampin includes __________ synthesis inhibition.
RNA
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What is the drug class of trimethoprim?
Sulfonamide
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List one side effect of azithromycin.
Gastrointestinal upset
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What is the generic name for the drug class known as glycopeptides?
Vancomycin
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True or False: Daptomycin is used to treat skin and skin structure infections.
True
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What is the action of chloramphenicol?
Inhibition of protein synthesis
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What is the generic name for the drug class of imidazoles?
Metronidazole
33
Identify one side effect of tetracyclines.
Photosensitivity
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What is the primary action of polymyxins?
Disruption of bacterial cell membrane
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What is the generic name for the drug class known as lipopeptides?
Daptomycin
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True or False: Cefepime is a fourth-generation cephalosporin.
True
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Fill in the blank: The action of amphotericin B primarily targets __________.
fungal cell membranes
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What is the drug class of nitrofurantoin?
Urinary antiseptic
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List one side effect of levofloxacin.
QT prolongation
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What is the generic name for the drug class of cephalosporins?
Cefazolin
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True or False: Meropenem is effective against multi-drug resistant organisms.
True
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What is the action of isoniazid?
Inhibition of mycolic acid synthesis
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What is the generic name for the drug class known as antifungals?
Fluconazole
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Identify one common side effect of fluconazole.
Nausea
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What is the primary action of acyclovir?
Inhibition of viral DNA synthesis
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What is the generic name for the drug class of antivirals?
Oseltamivir
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True or False: Acyclovir is primarily used to treat bacterial infections.
False
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Fill in the blank: The action of terbinafine is to inhibit __________ synthesis.
ergosterol
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What is the drug class of voriconazole?
Antifungal
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List one side effect of amphotericin B.
Nephrotoxicity
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What is the generic name for the drug class known as fluoroquinolones?
Levofloxacin
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True or False: Metronidazole can be used to treat both bacterial and parasitic infections.
True
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What is the action of nystatin?
Inhibition of fungal cell membrane
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What is the generic name for the drug class of penicillins?
Ampicillin
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Identify one side effect of gentamicin.
Ototoxicity
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What is the primary action of rifampin?
Inhibition of RNA polymerase
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What is the drug class of sulfamethoxazole?
Sulfonamide
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True or False: Doxycycline is contraindicated in pregnancy.
True
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Fill in the blank: The action of cephalexin is similar to that of __________.
penicillin
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What is the generic name for the drug class of antifungals?
Ketoconazole
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List one side effect of linezolid.
Thrombocytopenia
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What is the primary action of clotrimazole?
Inhibition of ergosterol synthesis

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