AMS Quiz

Antimicrobial Stewardship Quiz

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT belongs to 5R?

• Right patient

• Right prescription

• Right time

• Right route

Multiple Choice

Vancomycin is belongs to __________ class of antibiotics

• glycopeptide

• aminoglycoside

• macrolide

• nitroimidazole

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the correct way to store medications?

• Keep out reach of children

• Store in the car as a backup

• Store in the bathroom to ensure optimal temperature

• Keep it easily accessible to children

Multiple Choice

Which of the following anti-tuberculosis agent is most hepatotoxic?

• Rifampicin

• Isoniazid

• Pyrazinamide

• Ethambutol

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is INCORRECT about interactions?

• Drug-drug interaction

• Drug-food interaction

• Drug-environmental interaction

• Drug-disease interaction

Multiple Choice

Which of the following antibiotic causes enamel and bone discolouration in children below 8-year-old?

• chloramphenicol

• piperacillin-tazobactam

• metronidazole

• doxycycline

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a sign of allergic reaction of medication?

• Rashes

• Swollen lips and eyes

• Excessive hunger

• anaphylaxis

Multiple Choice

How long is the stability of benzylpenicillin injection after reconstitution (refrigerated) ?

• 6 hours

• 7 days

• 24 hours

• 3 days

Multiple Choice

Which combination of antibiotic is inappropriate?

• Augmentin

  +

  Metronidazole

• Benzylpenicillin

  +

  Gentamicin

• Azithromycin

  +

  Ceftriaxone

• Cefuroxime

  +

  Metronidazole

Multiple Choice

Pharmacist W advised her patient on annual visual examination upon starting drug X for newly diagnosed smear positive tuberculosis.

Identify drug X

• Isoniazid

• Rifampicin

• Ethambutol

• Pyrazinamide

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a contributing factor to antibiotic resistances

• Discontinuing antibiotic once you feel better

• Overuse of antibiotics in livestock and fish farming.

• Taking antibiotics before meal

• lack of access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene for humans and animals

Multiple Choice

Which of the following carbapenem antibiotics is NOT available in Hospital Kulim Formulary?

• Imipenem

• Meropenem

• Doripenem

• Ertapenem

Multiple Choice

8-digit registration number of registered products under MOH followed by alphabet as: MAL12345678N

What does alphabet "N" indicates?

• over the counter medicine

• controlled medicine

• traditional medicine

• Health supplement

Multiple Choice

Which of the following agent is NOT indicated in tuberculosis?

• Streptomycin

• Vancomycin

• Rifampicin

• Levofloxacin

Multiple Choice

Which of the following antibiotic is available in both tablet and injectable forms?

• Amikacin

• Piperacillin-tazobactam

• Cefepime

• ampicillin-sulbactam

Multiple Choice

An undesired event that arise after taking any drug at right dose is defined as

• Toxic event

• Adverse effect

• Allergic reaction

• Paradoxical effect

Multiple Choice

What would be the pharmacokinetic modification if the serum concentration of pre-sampling for gentamicin is supratherapeutic?

• Prolong dosing interval

• Shorten dosing interval

• Reduce the dose

• Continue with current dose

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the CORRECT method of medication disposal?

• Hand in to nearest pharmacy

• Flush into toilet bowl

• Dispose into domestic waste bin

• Dissolve and pour into sink

Multiple Choice

Which of the following indication best suits azithromycin given in thrice weekly dosing?

• Treatment of cholera

• Empirical coverage of infective endocarditis

• Treatment of pertussis

• Prevention of COPD exacerbation

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to complete the course of antibiotics?

• To prevent antibiotic resistance

• To prevent from killing gut normal flora

• To avoid wastage of antibiotics

• To avoid sharing of antibiotic with others