WorksheetsAntitubercular drugs
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 7mins
The aim/s for tubercular treatment is/are
to prevent recurrent.
to promote drug resistance.
to prevent disease transmission.
to eradicate the infection.
Peculiar features of mycobacterium tuberculosis includes the presence of (a) pumps.
One of the reasons Mycobacterium infections are difficult to treat is
it contains thick lipid layer of its cell wall.
the presence of influx pumps.
its size.
none of the above.
Rifampicin inhibits .......subunit of RNA polymerase.
alpha
beta
delta
gamma
Rifampicin is a cytochrome
inhibitor.
inducer.
Isoniazid interferes with mycobacterial mycolic acid synthesis.
TRUE
FALSE
Slow acetylator individuals will have lesser amount of isoniazid toxic metabolites.
TRUE
FALSE
Isoniazid -------- metabolism of warfarin.
increases
reduces
Pyrazinamide increase urate excretion.
TRUE
FALSE
The use of ethambutol spares a patient for a periodic visual assessment.
TRUE
FALSE
Choose the RIGHT statement regarding the management of tuberculosis.
Intensive phase: 2 months
Continuation phase: 2 months
Intensive phase:4 months
Continuation phase: 4 months
