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WorksheetsDr. Mo Exam 1 Practice Q's
Total questions: 133
Worksheet time: 1hrs 17mins
Mr. Zur is taking Spectracef for the treatment of his acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis; Which of the following is he ingesting?
Cefmenoxime
Cefpodxime
Cefditoren
Cefdinir
Cefsulodin
SATA: Which of the following is an indication of Ampicillin?
Nocardiosis
Ampicillin Rash
Meningitis in Children
Prophylaxis of Endocarditis
Typhoid Fever
Which of the following inhibits the renal tubular secretion of Penicillin G? (Pen G)
Erythromycin
Aminoglycosides
Benemid (Probenecid)
Oral Contraceptives
Warfarin (Coumadin)
SATA: Which of the following is LEAST LIKELY to be a prophylactic indication of Pen G?
Jaurisch-Hauximer Reaction
Weil's Disease
Gonorrheal Ophthalmia
Endocarditis
Rheumatic Fever
Which of the following is the MOST appropriate route of administration of Bicillin (Benzathine Pen G)?
IM
IP
IV
SC
Intraventricuarly
SATA: Which of the following is a mechanism of action of Fosfomycin (Monurol)?
Inhibition of the translation of RANTES
Inhibition of IL-2
Immunomodulate of IL-8
Inactivation of Pyruval Transferase
Enhanced phagocytic activity of Neutrophils
The MOA of Bacitracin (Baciguent) involves the inhibition of which of the following?
Park Nucleotide
Transglycosylation
Inhibition of the Dephosphorylation
Inhibition of Lipid II
Inhibition of Lipid III
Which of of the following produces its antibacterial effect by inhibiting the dephosphorylation of the bacterial membrane-associated carrier?
Teichoplanin
Bacitracin
Cycloserine
Fosfomycin
Cefotaxime
SATA: Which of the following choices work by inhibiting Mycolic Acid?
Capreomycin
Bedaquilline
Rifampin
Isoniazid
Delamidid
SATA: Which of the following is administered concurrently with Cycloserine (Seromycin) in order to increase the effectiveness of that regimen?
Capreomycin
Bedaquilline
Rifampin
Isoniazid
Delamidid
Which of the following is a 3rd Generation Cephalosporin?
Cefadroxil (Duricef)
Cefuroxime (Ceftin, Zinnacef)
Cefazolin (Ancef, Kefzol)
Ceftobiprole (Zevtera/Mabelio)
Cefixime (Suprax)
Which of the following is BEST classified as a 2nd Generation Cephalosporin?
Cefadroxil (Duricef)
Cefuroxime (Ceftin, Zincef)
Cefazolin (Ancef, Kefzol)
Ceftobiprole (Zevtera/Mabelio)
Cefixime (Suprax)
Which of the following should a Pharmacist NOT recommend for the treatment of an infection that was caused by a Carbapenem-resistant bacterium?
Gentamicin (Garamycin)
Temocillin (Negaban)
Polymyxin (Coly-Mycin M)
Imipenem + Cilastatin (Primaxin)
Fosfomycin (Monurol)
Which of the following is a route of administration of Azactam (Aztreonam)? SATA
Intramuscular
Intrathecal
Inunction
Inhalation
Intravenously
Hyperkalemia may result from the concurrent ingestion of Penicillin VK and all the following EXCEPT:
Tekturna
Inspire
Invokana
Zestril
Oretic
Which of the following bacteria is BEST classified as a gram-negative, aerobic, non-enteric bacillus?
Neisseria meningitides
Morganella morganite
Klebsiella pneumoniae
Burkholderia cepacia
Bacteroides fragilis
Which of the following statements in INCORRECT? Concurrent administration of:
Nafcillin and Coumadin may result in a decrease in International Normalized Ratio
Ticarcillin and Lasix may result in additive hypokalemia
Penicillin G and Benemid may result in a decrease in the renal tubular secretion of Penicillin G
Ampicillin and Beyaz may result in contraceptive failure
Penicillin G and Aminoglycoside, in vivo, may result in the inactivation of the Aminoglycoside
Which of the following is a Major Penicillin Determinant that is employed in the skin test to determine allergy to Penicillin?
Carboxypenicillin
Benzylpenicilloyl-N-propylamine
Benzylpenicilloate
Penicilloyl polylyine
Procaine Penicillin G
An individual who is severely allergic to Tazobactam only should NOT be given which of the following? SATA
Timentin
Augmentin
Unasyn
Zosyn
Zerbaxa
Which of the following is LEAST LIKELY to result from therapy with Ceftriaxone?
Biliary stasis
Elevation of conjugated bilirubin plasma levels
Kernicterus
Pseudolithiasis
Biliary sludging
Which of the following is the appropriate dosage of Fetroja (Cefidericol)?
200 mg PO q 8 hrs
500 mg IV infusion q 3 hrs
1 g IV infusion q 12 hrs
2 g IV infusion over 30 min q 6 hrs
2 g IV infusion over 3 hrs q 8 hrs
Which of the following will grow on a MacConkey agar?
Staphylococcus saprophyticus
Steptobacillus moniliformins
Clostridium difficile
Bacillus anthracis
Peptostreptococcus anaerobic
Which of the following is BEST classified as a 4th-generation Cephalosporin? SATA
Ceftaroline
Cefpirome
Cefozopran
Cefixime
Cefmenoxime
A biological specimen from an infectious disease patient revealed the presence of bacteria growing like a molar tooth. Which of the following was responsible for the patient's infection?
Burkholderia pseudomnalli
Yersinia pestil
Actinomyces Israeli
Staphylococcus aureus
Streptococcus pneumoniae
Which of the following statements about Telavancin (Vibativ) is FALSE?
It produces a concentration-dependent bactericidal effect
It is effective in the treatment of Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus-induced endocarditis
It is administered intravenously on a QD basis
It can produce hemorrhagic episodes
It can cause Redman syndrome
Which of the following is LEAST LIKELY to be observed as an adverse effect of Daptomycin?
Bleeding
Eosinophilic Pneumonia
Myopathy
Hyperkalemia
Hypophosphatemia
Which of the following is LEAST LIKELY to produce the Disulfiram-like effect when administered concomitantly with Alcohol?
Cephalexin
Cefotetan
Cefoperazone
Cefmetazole
Moxalactam
Which of the following is LEAST LIKELY to be nephrotoxic?
Cefazolin
Cefoxitin
Cefepime
Cephalexin
Ceftriaxone
Which of the following statements about Teflaro is INCORRECT?
It has a half-life of 2.6 hours
It is administered intravenously
About 88% of the administered dose is excreted through the urine
It is rapidly converted to its active moiety by cytochrome P4503A4
It is about 20% plasma protein-bound
Which of the following inhibits the cross-linking of peptidoglycans after binding to Penicillin-binding protein 2a?
Aztreonam
Imipenem
Ceftobiprole
Bacitracin
Cefixime
Which of the following statements about Azactam is FALSE?
Its half-life is shorter in elderly patients
It binds to PBP-3
It is administered IV and IM
It is excreted through the feces and the urine
It can be given by inhalation
Claforan is LEAST LIKELY to be effective in the treatment of an infection caused by which of the following?
Bacteroides fragilis
Pasteurella maltocida
Shigella flexneri
Borrelia burgdorferi
Haemophilus influenza
Which of the following is NOT a parameter or factor that is common to Penicillin?
Binding to PBP-1 and PBP-3
Cross-allergenicity
Time-dependent bactericidal effect
6-beta-Aminopenicillinaic acid nucleus
Inhibition of bacterial cell wall synthesis at the third stage
Which of the following is the usual dosage of Pivmecillinam (Pivya) when it is employed in the treatment of uncomplicated catheter-induced UTI?
200 mg PO QID x 7 days
200 mg IV stat, then 400 mg IV TID x 7 days
400 mg IV stat, then 200 mg PO Q8H x 7 days
80 mg PO stat, then 400 mg IV Q8H x 7 days
400 mg PO Q8H x 7 days
Which of the following statements about Pivya is FALSE?
It is highly effective against ESBL-producing bacteria
It is highly plasma protein-bound
It is a half-life of 1-1.5 hours
It is a pivaloyoxymethyl ester of Amdinocillin
It is excreted through the urine and bile
Which of the following statements about Pivmecillinam is FALSE?
It is a prodrug
It is a penicillinase-resistant Penicillin
It binds to PBP-3
It inhibits the transpeptidation reaction
It is active against gram-negative, aerobic bacilli
Which of the following statements about Teicoplanin is FALSE? SATA
It is shorter-acting than Vancomycin
It has a higher plasma protein-binding capability than Vancomycin
Luke Vancomcycin, it undergoes urinary excretion
Like Vancomycin, it effective against Clostridium difficile
Unlike Vancomycin, it does not produce the Redman Syndrome
Which of the following statements are INCORRECT regarding Vancomycin (Vancocin)?
It can be administered orally
It produces a time-dependent bactericidal effect
It can be given IV and PO while Teichoplanin is administered IV, PO, and IM
It has a shorter half-life than Teichoplanin
It produces the Red Man Syndrome less often than Teichoplanin
Which of the following is LEAST LIKELY to be observed as an adverse effect of Seromycin (Cycloserine)?
Peripheral neuropathy
Fever
Hypermagnesemia
Elevation of blood pressure
Fatigue
Which of the following is a manifestation of Cycloserine-induced neurotoxicity? SATA
Restlessness
Anxiety
Seizures
Irritability
Twitches
Which of the following statements about the mechanism(s) of action of Teixobactin is TRUE? SATA
It binds Lipid II
It binds Lipid III
It prevents the binding of NAG to NAM
It prevents the transportation of Peptidoglycans to the outer surface of the bacterial cell membrane
It inhibits the dephosphorylation of Bactoprenol
Which of the following is LEAST LIKELY to be observed as an adversed effect of Seromycin?
Peripheral neuropathy
Fever
Hypermagnesemia
Elevation of blood pressure
Fatigue
Thioglycolate broth plus Neutral Red used to identify which of the following bacteria?
Urea-splitting
Indole-positive
Coagulase-positive
Lactose fermenters
Catalase-negative
Which of the following is NOT matched with its correct causative agent?
Scarlet Fever: Streptococcus Pyogenes
Toxic Shock Syndrome: Staphylococcus Aureus
Lockjaw: Actinomyces Israelii
Acute Necrotizing Fasciitis: Group A beta-hemolytic Streptococcus
Plague: Yersinia Pestis
Which of the following conditions is NOT matched with its correct causative agent?
Scarlet Fever: Streptococcus Pyogenes
Trench Mouth: Treponema Vincentii
Toxic Shock Syndrome: Staphylococcus aureus
Lyme Disease: Borrelia Burgdoferi
Chancroid: Haemophilus Influenza
Which of the following is LEAST LIKELY to be a clinical indication of Recarbrio?
Complicated Intra-abdominal infection
Complicated UTI
Healthcare-associated bacterial pneumonia
Ventilator-associated bacterial pneumonia
Chronic otitis media
Which of the following is effective against Carbapenem-resistant Enterococcus? SATA
Polymyxin B
Teixobactin
Tigecycline
Temocillin
Tebipenem
Which of the following LEAST LIKELY to be observed as an adverse effect of Cefiderocol (Fetroja)?
Atrial fibrillation
Status epilepticus
Hypermagnesemia
Asterixis
Hypersensitivity reaction
Which of the following mechanism of action of Fosfomycin (Monurol)? SATA
Inhibition of the translation of RANTES
Inhibition of Interleukins-1beta, 2, and 8
Increasing the phagocytic activity of neutrophils
Inhibition of pyruvic transferase
Prevention of the incidence of Cystic Fibrosis
Which of the following is the usual dosage of Monurol (Fosfomycin) in the management of complicated UTI?
3 gm of granules mixed with 3-4 oz of cold water and taken orally once
500 mg PO BID
1 gm PO BID
4 g IV Q6H
8 g IM Q12H
SATA: Which of the following is an appropriate dosage of Fosfomycin (Monurol)? SATA
4 g IV Q6H
3 x 3g packets PO TID
8 g IV Q12H
1-2 capsules of the 500 mg strength Q6H
3 granules (1 packet) with 3-4 oz of COLD water x 1 dose
Cefazolin (Ancef) is employed prophylactically for which of the following procedures? SATA
Coronary artery bypass grafting
Hysterectomy
Joint Replacement
Dental Surgery
Colorectal Surgery
Which of the following is BEST classified as a Ureidopenicillin?
Penicillin VK
Piperacillin
Ampicillin
Nafcillin
Amoxicillin
Which of the following is NOT matched with the infectious disease that it produces?
Rickettsia akari: Rickettsiapox
Rickettsia quintana: Q Fever
Rickettsia rickettsi: Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
Borrelia recurrentis: Relapsing Fever
Borrelia burgdoferi: Lyme disease
Which of the following is LEAST LIKELY to be observed as an adverse effect of Televancin?
Bleeding
Redman Syndrome
Prolongation of the PR Interval
Metallic Taste
Nephrotoxicity
Which of the following is an adverse effect of Cubicin (Daptomycin)? SATA
Endocarditis
Hyperphosphatemia
Myopathy
Eosinophilic Pneumonia
Hypokalemia
Which of the following is BEST classified as a 3rd-generation Cephalosporin?
Cefmetazole
Cefazolin
Cefditoren
Cefpirome
Cefozopram
Which of the following is effective in treating CRE-induced infections? SATA
Gentamicin
Teixobactin
Colistin
Fosfomycin
Tigecycline
Which of the following statements about Cefiderocol is FALSE?
It is administered intravenously
It has a half-life of about 23 hours
It undergoes renal excretion
It is a Cephalosporin-siderophore conjugate
Its plasma protein-binding capability is about 40-60%
Which of the following statements is TRUE? SATA
Proteus mirabilis will split Urea into Ammonia, Carbon Dioxide, and Water
Salmonella typhosa will turn the indicator in the Thioglycolate broth red
Escherichia coli will grow on a MacConkey agar plate
Staphylococcus aureus is coagulase-positive
Streptococcus viridian produces complete hemolysis on a blood agar
Which of the following bacteria is spiral in shape? SATA
Actinomyces
Yersinia
Treponema
Leptotrichia
Borrelia
Which of the following statements about Aztreonam is INCORRECT?
It can be administered intramuscularly and by inhalation
About 56% of the drug is excreted through the feces
Its half-life is longer in elderly patients
It is administered every 6-12 hours
It can be administered intravenously
Primaxin is effective in the treatment of infections caused by which of the following?
Peptostreptococcus
Corynebacterium
Salmonella
Pasteurella
Fusobacterium
When caused by susceptible organisms, Imipenem-Cilastatin is used to treat which of the following? SATA
Endocarditis
Meningitis
Cellulitis
Diabetic Foot Infection
Peritonitis
Which of the following is NOT matched with the syndrome it produces?
Demeclocyline: SIADH
Tetracycline HCl: Fanconi Syndrome
Chloramphenicol: Grey Baby Syndrome
Vancomycin: Red Man Syndrome
Neomycin: Malabsorption Syndrome
Which of the following results DIRECTLY from the administration of Teixobactin? Inhibition of the: SATA
Synthesis of the Park nucleotide
Transpeptidation reaction
Binding of Peptidoglycan to the bacterial cell membrane
Transport of Peptidoflycan across the bacterial cell membrane
D-alanyl-D-alanine synthase
Which of the following is NOT matched with correct contents?
Avycaz: Avibactam and Ceftizoxime
Unasyn: Sulbactam and Ampicillin
Recarbrio: Relebactam and Imipenem + Cilastatin
Zerbaxa: Tazobactam and Ceftolozane
Vabomere: Vaborbactam and Meropenem
Which of the following is an indication of Vancomycin? SATA
Meningitis caused by MRSA
Pseudomembranous colitis caused Clostridium difficile
Endocarditis caused by Enterococci
Enterocolitis caused by Staphylococcus aureus
Meningitis caused by Flavobacterium meningosepticum
Additive hyperkalemia may result from the concurrent administration of Penicillin VK and all of the following EXCEPT:
K-Tab
Canagliflozin
Lisinopril
Yaz
Furosemide
Which of the following statements about Fosfomycin is TRUE? SATA
The calcium salt is available in granules
The disodium salt is administered intravenously
The usual dose for managing uncomplicated cystitis is one packet of granules mixed with 3-4 oz of hot water PO x 1 dose
The drug is primarily excreted through the renal system
The drug is effective against gram-negative bacilli
Unasyn is active against all of the following bacteria EXCEPT:
Bacillus anthracis
Moraxella catarrhalis
Morganella morganii
Klebsiella pneumoniae
Bacteroides fragilis
Which of the following is a causative agent of Acute Necrotizing Fascitis?
Alpha Streptococcus
Group D Beta-hemolytic Streptococcus
Group B Beta-hemolytic Streptococcus
Group A Beta-hemolytic Streptococcus
Staphylococcus dermatitis
Which of the following is LEAST LIKELY to be an adverse effect of Primaxin?
Seizures
Headache
Insomnia
Somnolence
Constipation
A Pharmacist should question a prescription that calls for the per os administration of which of the following?
Cefditoren
Cephalexin
Cefuroxime axetil
Cefoperazone
Cefpodoxime
Which of the following is LEAST LIKELY to grow on a MacConkey agar?
Bacillus anthracis
Serratis marcescens
Escheria coli
Streptobaccillus monoliformis
Providencia stuartii
Which of the following grows readily on the MacConkey agar? SATA
Streptococcus viridian
Bacillus anthracis
Pasteurella maltocida
Francisella tularensis
Listeria monocytogenes
Which of the following involved in the pharmacological action of Primaxin? SATA
Transpeptidase
Carbapenemase
Penicillinase
Dehydropeptidase
Peptidoglycan crosslinking
Which of the following is LEAST LIKELY to be an adverse effect of Daptomycin?
Coagulation
Nausea and Vomiting
Hypokalemia
Hyperkalemia
Eosinophilic Pneumonia
Which of the following is an Isoxazollyl Penicillin that can be administered parenterally?
Oxacillin
Nafcillin
Dicloxacillin
Methicillin
Cloxacillin
All of the following are common to the glycopeptide antibacterials that are Vancomycin derivatives EXCEPT:
IV administration
Concentration-dependent bacterial activity
Long-acting (Long t1/2)
Effectiveness against VRE
Production of the redman syndrome
Which of the following inhibits the 2nd stage of bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to the D-alanyl-D-alanine terminus?
Cycloserine
Vancomycin
Fosfomycin
Bacitracin
Ristocetin
Select the INCORRECT statement:
Teichoplanon has a higher plasma protein-binding capability than Vancomycin
Vancomycin is administered IV and PO while Teicoplanin is administered IV, IM, and PO
Vancomycin has a longer half-life than Teicoplanin
Vancomycin is more likely than Teichoplanin to cause the red man syndrome
Both Vancomycin and Teicoplanin undergo glomerular filtration
Which of the following is LEAST LIKELY to produce hemorrhagic episodes as an adverse effect?
Ceftriaxone
Cefazolin
Moxalactam
Cefotetan
Cefoperazone
Considering the antibacterial spectrum of its contents, which of the following is LEAST LIKELY to be an indication of Recarbrio?
Complicated UTI
Complicated Intra-Abdominal infections
Heathcare-assocaited bacterial pneumonia
Ventilator-associated bacterial pneumonia
Anthrax
Mr. Qua's endocarditis was caused by a HACEK organism; which of the following is LEAST LIKELY to have been implicated in Mr. Qua's endocarditis?
Haemophilus aphrophilus
Acinetobacter baumanni
Cardiobacterium hominis
Kingella kingae
Eikenella corrodens
Which of the following has been implicated in human-bite wounds? SATA
Staphylococcus aureus
Streptococcus pyogenes, anginosus
Eikenella corrodes
Corynbacterium diphtheriae
Bacteroides fragilis
Which of the following may result from therapy with Rocephin? SATA
Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, and Flatulence
Cholestasis
Kernicterus
Casts in the urine
Pseudolithiasis
Which of the following is LEAST LIKELY to produce a Disulfiram-like action?
Cefamandole
Cephalexin
Cefmetazole
Cefoperazone
Cefotetan
Which of the following statements about Fosfomycin is FALSE?
It is used to treat cystitis caused by Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecalis
It is an inhibitor of the 2nd stage of bacterial cell wall synthesis
It is used to treat uncomplicated UTI caused by Escheria coli
It is effective against Carbapenem-resistant Enterococcus faecalis
It can inhibit RSV-indsuced inflammation in the lungs
Which of the following inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to Lipid II and Lipid III?
Bacitracin
Carbenicillin
Bactoprenol
Teixobactin
Oritavancin
Which of the following is LEAST LIEKLY to be an adverse effect of Fetroja?
Hyperkalemia
Altrial Fibrillatio
Seizures
Elevation of AST and ALT
Nausea and Vomiting
Which of the following produces its antibacterial effect by first using its siderophore properties to traverse the outer cell membrane of the susceptible bacterium?
Cefdinir
Cefpirome
Cefsulodin
Cefozopram
Cefiderocol
Which of the following is BEST classified as a 5th-generation Cephalosporin?
Cefpirome
Ceftobiprole
Cefmenoxime
Cefpodoxime
Ceftibuten
Which of the following is an inhibitor of Pyruval transferase?
Seromycin
Fosfomycin
Daptomycin
Cephamycins
Vancomycin
Which of the following is an indication Ampicillin? SATA
Typhus
Nocardiosis
Shigellosis
Gonorrhea
Proteus mirabilis-induced UTI
Amoxicillin is less effective than Ampicillin in the treatment of infections caused by all of the following species EXCEPT:
Actinomyces
Listeria
Shigella
Campylobacter
Escherichia
Additive hyperkalemia may result from the concurrent administration of Penicillin VK and all of the following EXCEPT:
Ramipril
Yaz
Lasix
Invokana
Dyrenium
Which of the following is a Major Penicillin Determinant that is employed in the determination of Pencillin allergy?
Benzylpenicillin
Carboxypenicillin
Benzylpenicilloate
Penicillolyl-polylysine
Benzylpenicillou-propylamine
Which of the following infectious diseases is NOT matched with the correct organism that causes it?
Well's Disease: Fusobacterium
Whooping Cough: Bordetella
Toxic Shock Syndrome: Staphylococcus
Plague: Yersinia
Trench Mouth: Treponema
During the process of CABG, which of the following is the recommended Cephalosporin for prophylaxis? SATA
Cefazolin
Cefotaxime
Cefuroxime
Ceftaroline
Cefditoren
Select the INCORRECT statement: A concomitant administration of ___ and ___ may result in ____.
Probenecid; Penicillin G; a decrease in Penicillin G renal excretion
Piperacillin; HCTZ; additive hypokalemia
Ampicillin; Oral contraceptives; breakthrough bleeding
Nafcillin; Coumadin; Increased INR
Penicillin VK; Olmesartan; additive hyperkalemia
Administering HCTZ (Hydrochlorothiazide) with which of the following penicillins may result in additive HYPOkalemia?
Piperacillin (Piperacil)
Pen VK
Pen G (Bicillin, Benzathine, Wycillin)
Amoxicillin (Amoxil, Trimox)
Dicloxacillin (Dynapen)
Which of the following is LEAST LIKELY to be employed prophylactically during Dental Surgery?
Keflex
Duricef
Rocephin
Ancef
Cefobid
Which of the following should a Pharmacist recommend for the treatment of severe secondary peritonitis caused by CAPES organisms?
Ancef
Zinacef
Keflin
Maxipime
Spectracef
Which of the following is BEST classified as a Ureidopenicillin?
Azlocillin
Ticarcillin
Ampicillin
Methicillin
Cloxacillin
Considering their antibacterial spectra, Cephamycins are effective against all of the following species EXCEPT:
Moraxella
Corynebacterium
Proteus
Bacteroides
Peptostreptococcus
Aztreonam should NOT be used to treat a lower respiratory tract infection caused by which of the following species?
Klebsiella
Acinetobacter
Streptococcus
Proteus
Haemophilus
Primaxin is NOT effective in the treatment of an infection that is caused by which of the following?
Klebsiella
Shigella
Bacteroides
Acinetobacter
Peptococcus
Which of the following statements about Carbapenems is INCORRECT?
Ertapenem has a longer half-life than Imipenem
Like Imipenem, Ertapenem is given IV and IM
Like Doripenem, Meropenem is administered IV
Doripenem has a higher plasma protein-binding capability than Ertapenem
Meropenem binds to PBP3 while Imipenem does not
Mr. Zet is diagnosed with Cholera; Which of the following is CORRECT about the causative agent of his diagnosed condition? SATA
Gram-positive
Aerobic
Gram-negative
Anaerobic
Coccus
SATA: Which of the following is an adverse effect of Primaxin (Imipenem)?
Headaches
Insomnia
Hallucinations
Seizures
Delirium
A Cephamycin is effective in treating the infections caused by all of the following genera EXCEPT:
Pseudomonas
Escherichia
Haemophilus
Peptostreptococcus
Bacteroides
With respect to Acid-Fast staining method, which of the following statements is FALSE? SATA
The primary staining is hot carbon fuschin
The decolorizer is 95% ethyl alcohol
The Mordant is Lugol's Solution
The primary stain is Crystal Violet
The decolorizer is acid alcohol
SATA: How would you classify Vibrio Vulnificus based on its oxygen requirement and based on the growth pattern (shape)?
Bacillus
Coccus
Aerobic
Anaerobic
Comma-Shaped, Produces a Flesh-Eating Infection
Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?
Cefuroxime is effective against Fusobacterium Nucle but Cefotetan is NOT
Cefoxitin (Mefoxin) is LESS effective than Cefadroxil in treating Staph. Infections
URTIs caused by Moraxella Catarrhalis can be effectively treated with Cefotetan (Cefotan) but NOT with Cephalexin (Keflex)
Both Cefazolin (Ancef) and Cefoxitin (Mefoxin) are effective in treating infections caused by Klebsiella Pneumoniae
Cefmetazole (Zefazone) is effective against Proteus Vulgaris, but Cefazolin (Ancef) is NOT
Which of the following antibiotics is NOT matched with its correct source?
Thienamycin: Streptomyces cattleya
Penicillin G: Penicillium chrysogenum
Cefoxitin: Cephalosporium acremonium
Aztreonam: Chromobacterium violaceum
Bacitracin: Bacillus subtilis
A Pharmacist should question a prescription that calls for the per os administration of which of the following?
Nafcillin
Dicloxacillin
Geocillin
Azlocillin
Amoxicillin
Which of the following has the highest plasma protein-binding capablity?
Oxacillin
Penicillin G
Methicillin
Ampicillin
Piperacillin
Which of the following is LEAST LIKELY to be inactivated by beta-lactamase I?
Penicillin VK
Mazlocillin
Amoxicillin
Ticarcillin
Cloxacillin
Which of the following is BEST classified as a Monobactam?
Biapenem
Panipenem
Meropenem
Doripenem
Tigemonam
Which of the following should a Pharmacist suggest for the treatment of cellulitis caused by MRSA?
Doribax
Teflaro
Veetids
Invanz
Primaxin
Which of the following inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to Lipid III?
Oritavancin
Cycloserine
Carumonam
Teixobactin
Cefadroxil
The mechanism of action of Recarbrio involves the inhibition of which of the following? SATA
Penicillinase
Transpeptidase
Dehydropeptidase-I
Amidase
Elastase
A disulfiram-like action can be observed when alcohol is ingested concurrently with which of the following? SATA
Cefotetan
Cefmandole
Cefmetazole
Cefoperazone
Moxalactam
In Renal Dysfunction, it is NOT necessary to alter the dose or frequency of administration of which of the following? SATA
Cefobid
Cefoxitin
Cefepime
Ceftriaxone
Cefamandole
Which of the following is a 1st-generation Cephalosporin that is employed in dental surgery prophylaxis? SATA
Ancef
Keflex
Duricef
Rocephin
Claforan
Which of the following is a Cephalosporin that is LIKELY to be employed prophylactically during hysterectomy? SATA
Cefotetan
Cefoxitin
Cefazolin
Cefotaxime
Cefdinir
Which of the following is used to manage Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction?
Penicillin G
Procaine Penicillin G
Aspirin
Benadryl
Probenecid
An S-shaped bacterium will be retrieved from the biological specimen obtained from an individual who has which of the following conditions? SATA
Weil's Disease
Relapsing Fever
Rat-Bite Fever
Gingivostomatitis
Syphilis
Aztreonam should NOT be used to treat infections caused by which of the following?
Aeromonas hydrophilia
Moraxella catarralis
Morganella morganii
Enterobacter aerogenes
Serratia marcescens
Which of the following statements about drug-to-drug interactions involving Penicillins is FALSE? A concurrent administration of ____ and ___ will result in ___.
Nafcillin; Warfarin; Decreased INR
Ticarcillin; Coumadin; Hemorrhagic episodes
Penicillin VK; Invokana; additive hyperkalemia
Piperacillin; HCTZ; additive hypokalemia
Methicillin; Gentamicin; Reduced incidence of nephrotoxicity
Which of the following is an adverse effect of Bacitracin? SATA
Azotemia
Nausea and Diarrhea
Skin Rash
Pain at Injection Site
Albuminuria
Which of the following is an appropriate dosage of Teflaro (Ceftaroline) when it is used to treat community-acquired pneumonia caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae?
200 mg PO BID x 10 days
400 mg IM Q12H x 5 days
400 mg IV Q6H x 14 days
600 mg IM Q6H x 5 days
600 mg IV Q12H x 7 days
