WorksheetsPODA III Exam 2 QA
Total questions: 98
Worksheet time: 57mins
Which of the following is MOST LIKELY to be transmitted by the Lone Star tick?
Anthrax
Seborrhea sicca
Granuloma inguinale
Lyme disease
Human granulocytic ehrlichiosis
Which of the following is contained in each dose of Helidac? ( SELECT ALL THAT APPLY )
Bismuth subsalicylate 524 mg
Metronidazole 125 mg
Biskalcitrate 140 mg
Tetracycline 500 mg
Metronidazole 500 mg
Which of the following is LEAST LIKELY to be indicated in seborrheic dermatitis ?
Meclan
Topicycline
Tygacil
Achromycin
Aureomycin
At a dosage of 40 mg PO QD, which of the following is MOST LIKELY to be used to treat rosacea?
Periostat
Dynacin
Oracea
Doryx
Vibratab
A Pharmacist should question a prescription that calls for the per os administration of which of the following ?
Clindet
Clindamycin palmitate
Clindamycin pledgets
Clindamycin pledgets
Clindamycin hydrochloride
Mr. Zud presents with a severe oropharyngeal infection that is characterized by a septic thrombophlebitis of the internal jugular vein and pulmonary embolism. A biological sample from Mr. Zud revealed the presence of a gram-negative anaerobic bacillus. Which of the following was MOST LIKELY the causative agent of Mr. Zud’s condition?
Entamoeba histolytica
Fusobacterium necrophorum
Bacteroides melaninogenicus
Propionibacterium acnes
Pneumocystis jiroveci
Mr. Zud presents with a severe oropharyngeal infection that is characterized by a septic thrombophlebitis of the internal jugular vein and pulmonary embolism. A biological sample from Mr. Zud revealed the presence of a gram-negative anaerobic bacillus. Which of the following should be used to treat Mr. Zud’s infection?
Gentamicin
Netilmicin
Clindamycin
Tedlizolid
Lefamulin
Mr. Zud presents with a severe oropharyngeal infection that is characterized by a septic thrombophlebitis of the internal jugular vein and pulmonary embolism. A biological sample from Mr. Zud revealed the presence of a gram-negative anaerobic bacillus. Which of the following is the MOST APPROPRIATE diagnosis of Mr. Zud’ infection?
Donovanosis
Bacterial pneumonitis
Community-acquired pneumonia
Lemierre disease
Community-acquired pneumonia
Which of the following is BEST classified as a pleuromutilin antibiotic? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Altabax
Xenleta
Zemdri
Gantanol
Renoquid
Mr. Duz’s community-acquired pneumonia is being treated with _________ at a dosage of 800 mg PO QD; which of the following is Mr. Duz MOST LIKELY receiving?
Omeclamox
Ketek
Cleocin
Cleocin
Flagyl
Which of the following produces its antibacterial effect by inhibiting Isoleucyl-tRNA synthase?
Chloramphenicol
Chloramphenicol
Sisomicin
Bactroban
Xtoro
Which of the following is a monoclonal antibody that iis used to treat Clostridium difficileinduced infections?
Dificid
Zinplaza
Zemdri
Tobi
Baxdela
Which of the following is LEAST LIKELY to be a common property of the Aminoglycosides?
Poor oral absorption
Good activity against gram-negative bacteria
Inactivity against anaerobic bacterial
Residual bactericidal activity
Primary excretion through the feces
Which of the following statements about Gentamicin is FALSE ? ( SELECT ALL THAT APPLY )
It can be administered through impregnated polymethylmethacrytic microspheres on a surgical wire
It is available as a liposomal preparation for injection
It has a half-life of 8 hr
It penetrates the placenta barrier since it is highly lipid soluble
It has ahigh albumin-binding capability
Ms. Doe has recurrent uncomplicated UTI. She is severely allergic to Nitrofurans. Her physician wants to use a Methenamine-containing urinary antiseptic to manage Ms. Dae’s condition; which of the following is LEAST APPROPRIATE for a Pharmacist to recommend?
Urispas
Uribel
Urised
Urelle
Uroquid
Which of the following statements is CORRECT ? Hemolytic anemia is LIKELY to result : ( SELECT ALL THAT APPLY )
During therapy with Sulfonamides
From the administration of Nitrofurantoin to a patient who is deficient in Glucose-6- phosphate dehydrogenase
When an individual contracts Babesiosis
During therapy with Streptomycin
From the administration of Sulfadiazine to a patient who is deficient in Glucose-6- phosphate dehydrogenase
A few hours after ingesting some Cilantro, Mr. Cru presented with diarrhea, flatulence, abdominal cramps, anorexia, fatigue and weight loss. A diagnosis of a parasitic infection caused by Cyclospora cayetanensis was made. Which of the following should the Pharmacist recommend for treating Mr. Cru’s infection?
Septra
Macrobid
Biaxin
Levaquin
Septopal
Which of the following is the causative agent of Bush typhus? Rickettsia _______:
rickettsii
tsutsugamushi
prowazekii
prowazekii
quitana
Which of the following produces its antibacterial effect by inhibiting DNA gyrase? ( SELECT ALL THAT APPLY )
Xepi
Xepi
Xepi
Zymaxid
Iquix
Which of the following would be appropriate for a Pharmacist to suggest for the management of the dysuria
Flavoxate
Flavoxate
Macrobid
Macrobid
Hiprex
Which of the following is involved in the mechanism of action of Bctrim DS
Transpeptidase
14C-deaminase
DNA gyrase
Dihydropteroate synthase
Tetrahydrofolate reductase
Which of the following will result from a concurrent administration of Glyburide and Bactrim DS
Death of more E. coli
Death of less E. coli
Increased albumin binding
Decreased albumin binding
Increased Hypoglycmeia
Which of the following is an adverse effect of Bactrim DS?
Photosensitivity
Aplastic anemia
Peripheral neuropathy
Thrombocytosis
Thrombocytosis
Which of the following will result from a concurrent administration of Indomethacin and Bactrim DS?
Competitive antagonism of Bactrim DS
Non-competitive antagonism of Bactrim DS
Displacement of Bactrim DS from PPB site
Increased binding of Bactrim DS
Decreased effect of Bactrim DS
Which of the following conditions is NOT matched with the Sulfonamide of first choice for treating it?
Toxoplasmosis; Sulfadoxine
Candida albicans-induced vaginitis; Sulfanilamide
Ulcerative colitis; Sulfasalazine
Psoriasis; Sulfacetamide
Which of the following statements is INCORRECT:
Linezolid is bacteriostatic against Enterococcus faecium
Synercid is bacteriostatic against Enterococcus faecalis
Linezolid is bactericidal against Streptococcus pneumoniae
Synercid is bactericidal against MRSA
Synercid is bacteriostatic against Streptococcus pyogenes
Which of the following is LEAST LIKELY to be a mechanism by which a bacterium becomes resistant to Synercid ?
Production of a membrane-bound Adenylase that inactivates Dalfopristin
Elaboration of a ribosomal Methylase that prevents the binding of Quinupristin to its target site within the bacterium
Development of an active efflux mechanism for Dalfopristin
Production of a Lactonase which inactivates Quinupristin
Elaboration of an Acetyltransferase which inactivates Dalfopristin
. Which of the following antibacterial preparations is matched with its CORRECT indication? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY):
Xtoro; Acute otitis externa
Besivance; Conjunctivitis
Baxdela; MRSA-induced acute bacterial SSSI
Xepi; Impetigo
Gracevit; Buruli ulcer
Cipro is effective in treating infectious diarrhea caused by which of the following? ( SELECT ALL THAT APPLY ):
Yersinia enterocolitica
Campylobacter jejuni
Vibrio cholerae
Salmonella typhimurium
Shigella dysenteriae
which of the following falls within the antibacterial spectrum of Tetracycline? (SATA)
Coxiella burnetiid
Ureaplasma urealyticum
Balantidium coli
Francisella tularensis
Chlamydia trachomatis
Which of the following statements about Erythromycin is False? When given concomitantly with ___________, the result may be __________:
Atorvastatin; rhabdomyolysis
Orap; a sudden death
Alcohol; a temporary liver damage
Lanoxin; a decreased plasma level of Lanoxin
Norpace; an increased risk of arrhythmia
Which of the following is the primary indication of Finafloxacin?
Sinusitis
Impetigo
UTI
Acute otitis externa
Gonorrhea
Which of the following is the causative agent of Q-fever?
Rickettsia quitana
Chlamydia psittaci
Ureaplasma urealyticum
Staphylococcus aureaus
Coxiella burnetti
Which of the following does NOT inhibit the 30s ribosomal subunit?
Tobramycin
Streptomycin
Clarithromycin
Kanamycin
Amikacin
Which of the following is a monoclonal antibody that is used to treat recurrent Clostridium difficile infections?
Anthim
Abthrax
Zinplaza
Dificid
Biaxin
The antibacterial spectrum of Tetracycline HCL includes all of the following EXECPT:
Dientamoeba fragilis
Neisseria gonorrhea
Lymphogranuloma venereum
Shigella dysenteriae
Hemophilus ducreyi
Which of the following is a Tetracycline-containing product that is used to manage peptic ulcer disease? ( SELECT ALL THAT APPLY ):
Meclan
Pylera
Dynacin
Helidac
Periostat
Which of the following Tetracycline preparations is NOT matched with its correct indication?
Periostat (periodontitis )
Topicycline (seborrhea )
Oracea ( rosacea )
Declomycin (SIADH)
Meclan (amebiasis )
Which of the following is included in the antibacterial spectrum of Doxycycline? ( SELECT ALL THAT APPLY ):
Balantidium coli
Ehrlichia canis
Ureaplasma urealyticum
Francisella tularensis
Vibrio cholera
The pharmacological actions of Chloramphenicol include the inhibition of which of the following ribosomal subunits ? ( SELECT ALL THAT APPLY ):
23s
30s
40s
50s
70s
Which of the following is the primary indication of Solosec?
Granuloma inguinale
Bacterial vaginosis
Babesiosis
Balantidiasis
Brucellosis
When dispensing Furoxone, the Pharmacist should advise the patient:(SELECT ALL THAT APPLY):
To avoid driving or operating a dangerous machine
To take the drug with plenty of water
To avoid concurrent ingestion of sauerkraut and fermented, dried meats
To avoid concurrent ingestion of alcoho
To take the drug on an empty stomach
. Which of the following is the causative agent of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever? Rickettsia _____________: ( SELECT ALL THAT APPLY )
prowazekii
conorii
rickettsia
mooseri
tsutsugamushi
Which of the following is a Sisomicin derivative that is employed in the treatment of UTI caused by Enterobacteriacea ?
Zemdri
Zemdri
Mycifradin
Septopal
Maitec
Which of the following should the Pharmacist suggest for the treatment of Buruli ulcer?
Gemifloxacin
Sitafloxacin
Levofloxacin
Pfloxacin
Prulifloxacin
Which of the following produces its antibacterial effect by inhibiting DNA gyrase? ( SELECT ALL THAT APPLY ):
Baxdela
Cinobac
Vibramycin
Zyvox
Flagyl
Which of the following products contains a combination of Clindamycin and Benzoyl peroxide and is used to manage acne? ( SELECT ALL THAT APPLY ):
Benzamycin
Acanya
BenzaClin
Veltin
Onexton
Which of the following statements about Linezolid is TRUE? ( SELECT ALL THAT APLLY ):
Its oral suspension should be avoided in a PKU patient
A complete blood count should be done weekly while the patient is taking this drug
It should be avoided in a patient with high blood glucose levels
It should not be taken concomitantly with sauerkraut or fermented, dried meats
It can be administered both orally and intravenously
Which of the following statements about Doxycycline is FALSE?
It is primarily excreted through the kidneys
Its half-life is about 15-25 hours
It has a plasma protein-binding capability of 80-95%
It can be taken with food or milk
It penetrates the CSF
Which of the following preparations is a monohydrate salt of Doxycycline? ( SELECT ALL THAT APPLY ):
Doryx
Vibramycin capsules
Oracea
Monodox
Vibramycin oral suspension
. The mechanism of action of Mupirocin involves the inhibition of which of the following?
Folic acid synthase
DNA gyrase
Isoleucyl-Trna SYNTHASE
Topoisomerase
Glucuronyl transferase
Which of the following produces its antibacterial effect after it has been converted to Formaldehyde?
Macrodantin
Methenamine
Nitrofurantoin
Phenazopyridine
Utibid
The mechanism of action of Bactrim involves the inhibition of which of the following? ( SELECT ALL THAT APPLY ):
Folic acid synthase
DNA gyrase
Dihydrofolate reductase
Topoisomerase
Tetrahydrofolate reductase
Which of the following is NOT a mechanism by which a bacterium can become resistant to Aminoglycosides?
One-step mutation of the 30s ribosomal subunit
Alteration of the permeability of the bacterial cell wall
Growth in an anaerobic medium
Elaboration of a membrane-bound Acetylase
Elaboration of a membrane-bound Lactonase
Select the INCORRECT statement: A concurrent administration of Cipro and ___________ will result in a decreased absorption of Cipro:
Aluminum hydroxide
Magnesium hydroxide
Calcium carbonate
Zinc tablet
Probenecid tablet
Severe peripheral vasospasm is LIKELY to result from a concurrent administration of Erythromycin and which of the following ?
Valium
Valium
Ergot alkaloids
Tegretol
Tegretol
Select the CORRECT statement: ___________ is less likely than _______ to cause ototoxicity: ( SELECT ALL THAT APPLY ):
Neomycin; Amikacin
Tobramycin; Streptomycin
Gentamicin; Amikacin
Tobramycin; Gentamicin
Amikacin;Streptomycin
Which of the following manifestations of the adverse effects of Aminoglycosides can be reversed by giving Neostigmine?
Apnea
Impaired hearing
Impaired balance
Impaired balance
Impaired balance
Which of the following statements about Clindamycin is FALSE?
Its phosphate salt can be administered IM or IV
Its vaginally administered formulations are commercially available in ovules and cream
Its phosphate salt is contained in Clindet and Clindagel
Its half-life is 2-4 hours and it is highly plasma protein bound
Its palmitate salt is contained in Clindamycin pledgets
Mr. Sud presents with an oropharyngeal infection that is characterized by thrombophlebitis of the internal jugular vein and pulmonary embolism. The culture of a biological sample from Mr. Sud revealed the presence of an anaerobic rod. Which of the following is MOST LIKELY the causative agent of Mr Sud's condition?
Clostridium difficle
Bacteroides fragilis
Fusobacterium necrophorum
Pneumocystis jiroveci
Bacteroides melaninogenicus
WOTF should a pharmacist recommend for the treatment of fusobacterium necrophorum
Tobi
Clindamycin
Plazomicin
Clarithromycin
Dificid
Which of the following conditions is NOT matched with the Sulfonamide of first choice for treating it?
Psoriasis (Sulfacetamide )
Candida albicans-induced vaginitis (Sulfanilamide )
Chlamydia trachomatis-induced Inclusion conjunctivitis (Sulfamethoxazole )
Malaria (Sulfadoxine )
Toxoplasmosis (Sulfadiazine )
Bactrim DS is used to treat which of the following conditions? ( SELECT ALL THAT APPLY ):
Cyclosporiasis
Typhoid fever
Meningitis caused by Flavobacterium meningosepticum
Tourista caused by Escherichia coli
Cholera
Which of the following is LEAST LIKELY to be observed as an adverse effect of Sulfonamides?
Toxic epidermal necrolysis
Granulocytosis
Positive Coombs test
Positive Coombs test
Lupus flare
Which of the following is administered both orally and intravenously and is primarily used for the treatment of MRSA-induced acute bacterial skin and skin structure infection?
Xepi
Besivance
Baxdela
Zemdri
Xerava
Erythromycin is recommended in the management of which of the following situations? ( SELECT ALL THAT APPLY ):
Donovanosis
Intestinal amebiasis
Whooping cough
Syphilis
Legionnaires disease
ONE BEST ANSWER: Which of the following tetracycline is more lipophilic and have very high oral bioavailability?
Tetracycline
Oxytetracycline
Minocycline
Tetracycline and Oxytetracycline
A, B and C
Which sides (face) of the tetracycline interact with the 16S rRNA? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
A. Southern side of tetracycline
Eastern side of tetracycline
Northern side of tetracycline
Western side of tetracycline
No interaction with 16S rRNA
ONE BEST ANSWER: Which of the following Erythromycin analogues is water soluble and used for parenteral administration (IV)?
Erythromycin
Erythromycin lactobionate
Erythromycin stearate
Erythromycin palmitate
All the above
ONE BEST ANSWER: Which of the following statements about azithromycin is correct?
Azithromycin is very unstable because of rapid acid catalyzed internal cyclic ketal formation
Azithromycin is a Beta lactam Antibiotic
Azithromycin is a Sulfonamide Analog
In azithromycin the carbonyl moiety is absent and does not form a cyclic ketal
Azithromycin is a Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic
ONE BEST ANSWER: Alkyl substitution on the piperazine nitrogen (Ofloxacin) is reported to -
Increase binding to GABA
Increase binding to CYP450
Decrease binding to GABA
Decrease binding to CYP450
All the above
ONE BEST ANSWER: Which of the following Fluoroquinolones has the lowest oral bioavailability?
Ciprofloxacin
Ofloxacin
Levofloxacin
Moxifloxacin
Norfloxacin
Which of the following Fluoroquinolone preparations is LEAST LIKELY to be employed in the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis?
Vigamox
Tequin
Quixin
Besivance
Ocuflox
Which of the following is NOT matched with the PRIMARY reason for its withdrawal from the market?
Lomefloxacin ( CNS toxicity )
Temafloxacin ( Hemolytic-uremic syndrome )
Trovafloxacin (Liver fatigue )
Greparfloxacin (Phototoxicity )
Sparfloxacin ( QT interval prolongation )
Which of the following is NOT matched with its PRIMARY indication?
Xtoro ( Acute otitis externa )
Baxdela ( MRSA-induced ABSSSI )
Xepi ( Impetigo )
Moxeza (Bacterial conjunctivitis )
Avelox (Swimmer’s ear )
Which of the following products is a combination of Ciprofloxacin and a Glucocorticoid? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY):
Teq-Paq
Ciloxan
CiproDex
Otovel
Which of the following statements about Cipro is FALSE?
It is distributed into the CSF and the prostatic fluid
It is mostly excreted unchanged through the renal system
Its half-life is 4-6 hours
It has a plasma protein-binding capability of 20-40 %
It stimulates cytochrome P450 1A2
Which of the following statements about Ciprofloxacin is TRUE? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY):
It can worsen muscle weakness in patients with myasthenia gravis and it can elevate plasma glucose
It should be avoided in a patient with a pre-existing angina pectoris
It should be avoided in patients who are younger than 12 years old because it can cause cataracts in that population
It should be taken with plenty of water in order to prevent the arthropathy that it can cause
It must be taken on an empty stomach because food decreases its overall GI absorption
Which of the following is NOT matched with its CORRECT mechanism of action? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY):
Cinobac ( conversion to bacteriocidal Formaldehyde )
Sulfisoxazole ( inhibition of Dihydropteroate synthase )
Levaquin ( inhibition of DNA gyrase )
Pyrimethamine ( inhibition of Dihydrofolate reductase )
Sulfamethoxazole ) inhibition of Folic acid synthase )
A Sulfonamide is effective against which of the following organisms? (SELECT AL THAT APPLY):
Toxoplasma gondii
Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare
Plasmodium vivax
Flavobaqcterium meningosepticum
Cyclospora cayetanensis
Which of the following conditions is NOT matched with the Sulfonamide of first choice for treating it ?
Legionnaire’s disease (Sulfamethoxazole )
Inclusion conjunctivitis (Sulfacetamide )
Candida albicans-induced vaginitis (Sulfanilamide )
Otitis media (Sulfisoxazole )
Nocardiosis (Sulfadiazine )
A Sulfonamide is LEAST LIKELY to be used to treat which of the following STDs ?
Neisseria gonorrhoeae-induced urethritis
Haemophilus vaginalis-induced vaginitis
Haemophilus decreyi-induced chancroid
Klebsiella granulomatis-induced granuloma inguinale
Chlamydia trachomatis-induced lymphogranuloma venereum
Which of the following statements about Sulfamethoxazole is FALSE?
It can be displaced from plasma protein binding sites by Aspirin and Indomethacin
It can potentiate the effects of Sulfonylureas
It should be avoided in a patient who has hyperbilirubinemia in order to avoid kernicterus
It should be avoided in a patient who has glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency in order to prevent crystalluria
It can be synergized by Trimethoprim
The adverse effects of Sulfonamides include which of the following? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY):
Positive Coombs test
Peripheral and optic neuritis
Toxic epidermal necrolysis
Aplastic anemia
Photosensitivity
ONE BEST ANSWER: To which class of compounds does this structure belong?
Macrolide
Fluoroquinolone
Aminoglycoside
Betalactam
Tetracycline
ONE BEST ANSWER: Which of the following statements about clarithromycin is correct?
Clarithromycin binds with bacterial 50s ribosomes and interacts with the 23s ribosomal RNA
In clarithromycin C-6 hydroxy group has been converted to a methyl ether
Clarithromycin has 14 membered lactone ring
A and B
A, B and C
Adverse effects of this drug are: Neurotoxicity: auditory and vestibular ototoxicity; nephrotoxicity; and neuromuscular blockade?
Isoniazid
Pyrazinamide
Dalfopristin
Linezolid
Tobramycin
This drug can bind both free ribosomes and those involved in protein biosynthesis?
Isoniazid
Pyrazinamide
Dalfopristin
Linezolid
Tobramycin
Prevents formation of the larger ribosomal-fMet-tRNA 70S initiation complex?
Isoniazid
Pyrazinamide
Dalfopristin
Linezolid
Tobramycin
It is a weak, nonspecific inhibitor of monoamine oxidase?
Isoniazid
Pyrazinamide
Dalfopristin
Linezolid
Tobramycin
Which of the following mechanisms of resistance is/are CORRECTLY matched with its/their appropriate drug(s) SELECT ALL THAT APPLY?
Acetyltransferases that inactivate the drug(s)…………Synercid and Chloramphenicol.
Ribosomal protection by inducible or constitutive production of methylase enzymes…Clindamycin, Erythromycin, and Streptogramin B
Lactonases that degrade the drug ……. Streptogramin B
Drug efflux by active pump mechanism(s)…..Erythromycin and Synercid
Ribosomal protection by inducible or constitutive production of methylase enzyme(s)…Linezolid.
A nosocomial infection caused by two pathogens: macrolide-resistant Staphylococcus aureusthat constitutively expresses the methylase-mediated resistance gene and vancomycin resistant Enterococcus faecalis. Which of the following agents would be recommended or effective in treating this nosocomial infection?
Linezolid
Zithromax
Telithromycin
Telithromycin
Clindamycin
s. Infective endocarditis caused by macrolide-resistant Staphylococcus aureus that expresses the methylase-mediated resistance gene upon induction. Which of the following agents would be recommended or effective in treating this infective endocarditis?
Erythromycin
Tedizolid
Synercid
Ketek
Biaxin
Which of the following agent(s) is/are NOT recommended for use in a patient with myasthenia gravis due to reports of disease exacerbation (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)?
Zyvox
Synercid
Telithromycin
Aminoglycosides
Clindamycin
Which of the following drugs could lead to these adverse effects if used during pregnancy: Poor tooth development of the fetus and discoloration, retardation of skeletal development; reduced bone growth?
Tigecycline
Zithromax
Tetracycline
Synercid
Clindamycin
Potential cause of pseudomembranous colitis caused by Clostridium difficile superinfection, which binds to a similar site as Biaxin on the 50S ribosomal subunit?
Chloramphenicol
RTS,S
Chloroquine
Clindamycin
Isoniazid
Which of the following pharmacological drug classes binds to the 50S ribosomal subunit of bacteria (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)?
Macrolides
Ketolides
Oxazolidinones
Aminoglycosides
Lincosamides
The cochlear Select the INCORRECT statement
Tobramycin affects both cochlear and vestibular functions
Tobramycin is less likely than Amikacin to cause nephrotoxicity
Neomycin is more likely than Gentamicin to cause apnea
Streptomycin is less likely than Gentamicin to cause ototoxicity
Amikacin is more likely that Neomycin to cause hearing impairment
