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WorksheetsPODA Mo Practice Pt. 2
Total questions: 97
Worksheet time: 57mins
SATA: Which of the following is a route of administration of Azactam (Aztreonam)?
Intramuscular
Intrathecal
Inunction
Inhalation
Intravenously
Which of the following statements about Azactam (Aztreonam) 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
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
Aztreonam should NOT be used to treat a lower respiratory tract infection caused by which of the following species?
Klebsiella
Acinetobacter
Streptococcus
Proteus
Haemophilus
Aztreonam should NOT be used to treat infections caused by which of the following?
Aeromonas hydrophila
Moraxella catarralis
Morganella morganii
Enterobacter aerogenes
Serratia marcescens
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 effective against Carbapenem-resistant Enterococcus? SATA
Polymyxin B
Teixobactin
Tigecycline
Temocillin
Tebipenem
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 PBP-3 while Imipenem does not
Which of the following is effective in treating CRE-induced infections? SATA
Gentamicin
Teixobactin
Colistin
Fosfomycin
Tigecycline
Administering HCTZ (Hydrochlorothiazide) with which of the following penicillins may result in additive HYPOkalemia?
Piperacillin (Piperacil)
Pen VK
Pen G (Bicillin, Wycillin)
Amoxicillin (Amoxil, Trimox)
Dicloxacillin (Dynapen)
HYPERkalemia may result from the concurrent ingestion of Penicillin VK and all of the following EXCEPT:
Tekturna
Inspire
Invokana
Zestril
Oretic
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 is BEST classified as a 2nd Generation Cephalosporin?
Cefadroxil (Duricef)
Cefuroxime (Ceftin, Zinacef)
Cefazolin (Ancef, Kefzol)
Ceftobiprole (Zevtera/Mabelio)
Cefixime (Suprax)
Which of the following is a 3rd Generation Cephalosporin?
Cefadroxil (Duricef)
Cefuroxime (Ceftin)
Cefazolin (Ancef, Kefzol)
Ceftobiprole (Zevtera/Mabelio)
Cefixime (Suprax)
Which of the following is BEST classified as a 4th-generation Cephalosporin? SATA
Ceftaroline
Cefpirome
Cefozopran
Cefixime
Cefmenoxime
Which of the following is BEST classified as a 3rd-generation Cephalosporin?
Cefmetazole
Cefazolin
Cefditoren
Cefpirome
Cefozopram
Which of the following is BEST classified as a 5th-generation Cephalosporin?
Cefpirome
Ceftobiprole
Cefmenoxime
Cefpodxime
Ceftibuten
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 LEAST LIKELY to be observed as an adverse effect of Seromycin (Cycloserine)?
Peripheral neuropathy
Hypermagnesemia
Elevation of blood pressure
Fatigue
Fever
Which of the following is a manifestation of Cycloserine-induced neurotoxicity? SATA
Restlessness
Anxiety
Seizures
Irritability
Twitches
SATA: Which of the following choices works by inhibiting mycolic acid?
Capreomycin
Bedaquiline
Rifampin
Isoniazid
Delamidid
Which of the following bacteria is MOST likely to be extracted from a human bite?
Eikella
Corynebacterium
Difficile
Bacteroides Fragilis
Streptococcus Anginosus
Which of the following has been implicated in human-bite wounds? SATA
Staphylococcus aureus
Streptococcus pyogenes, anginosus
Eikenella corrodes
Corynbacterium diphtheriae
Bacteroides fragilis
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
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
Which of the following is an inhibitor of Pyruval transferase?
Seromycin
Fosfomycin
Daptomycin
Cephamycins
Vancomycin
Which of the following is a 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 pyruval transferase
Prevention of the incidence of Cystic Fibrosis
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 g granules (1 packet) with 3-4 oz of COLD water x 1 dose
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
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 dosage for managing uncomplicated cystitis is one packet of granules mixed with 3-4 oz of hot water x 1 dose
The drug is primarily excreted through the renal system
The drug is effective against gram-negative bacilli
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 Escherichia coli
It is effective against Carbapenem-resistant Enterococcus faecalis
It can inhibit RSV-induced inflammation in the lungs
An individual who is severely allergic to Tazobactam should NOT be treated with which of the following?
Unasyn
Vabomere
Recarbrio
Zosyn
Zerbaxa
Which of the following is NOT matched with its 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 the MOST appropriate route of administration of Bicillin (Benzathine Pen G)?
IM
IP
IV
SC
Intraventricularly
The MOST appropriate dosage of Pivya (Pivmecillin) for the treatment of uncomplicated catheter induced UTI is which of the following?
400 mg PO Q8H x 7 days
100 mg PO QD x 7 days
200 mg PO BID x 5 days
400 mg PO STAT, then 400 mg PO Q8H x 7 days
200 mg PO QD 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
Its half-life is 1-1.5 hours
It is a pivaloxyomethyl 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
t is active against gram-negative, aerobic bacilli
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
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 LEAST LIKELY to be employed prophylactically during Dental Surgery?
Keflex
Duricef
Rocephin
Ancef
Cefobid
Which of the following is used to manage Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction?
Penicillin G
Procaine Penicillin G
Aspirin
Benadryl
Probenecid
Which of the following inhibits the renal tubular secretion of Penicillin G (Pen G)?
Erythromycin
Aminoglycosides
Benemid (Probenecid)
Oral Contraceptives
Coumadin (Warfarin)
WOTF is an indication of Ampicillin? SATA
Nocardiosis
Ampicillin Rash
Meningitis in Children
Prophylaxis of Endocarditis
Typhoid Fever
Which of the following is an indication of Ampicillin? SATA
Typhus
Nocardiosis
Shigellosis
Gonorrhea
Proteus mirabilis-induced UTI
Amoxicillin is less effective in Ampicillin in the treatment of infections caused by all of the following species EXCEPT:
Actinomyces
Listeria
Shigella
Campylobacter
Escherichia
Which of the following is an adverse effect of Primaxin (Imipenem)? SATA
Headaches
Insomnia
Hallucinations
Seizures
Delerium
Primaxin is effective in the treatment of infections caused by which of the following? SATA
Peptostreptococcus
Corynebacterium
Salmonella
Pasteurella
Fusobacterium
Which of the following is LEAST LIKELY to be an adverse effect of Primaxin?
Seizures
Headache
Insomnia
Somnolence
Constipation
Which of the following is involved in the pharmacological action of Primaxin? SATA
Transpeptidase
Carbapenemase
Penicillinase
Dehydropeptidase
Peptidoglycan crosslinking
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 are CORRECT? SATA
E. Coli is a Lactose Fermenter
Proteus Vulgaris is an indole positive bacterium
Campylobacter Jejuni is a capnophilic bacterium
Staphylococcus aureus is a coagulase positive pathogen
Morganella Moganii is a ureas splitting bacterium
A Cephamycin is effective in treating the infections caused by all of the following genera EXCEPT:
Pseudomonas
Escherichia
Haemophilus
Bacteroides
Peptostreptococcus
With respect to the Acid-Fast staining method, which of the following statements is FALSE? SATA
The primary staining is hot carbol fuschion
The decolorizer is 95% ethyl alcohol
The mordant is Lugol’s Solution
The primary stain is Crystal Violet
The decolorizer is acid alcohol
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 statements about Televancin (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 Red man syndrome
Which of the following statements about Teichoplanin is FALSE? SATA
It is shorter-acting than Vancomycin
It has a higher plasma protein-binding capability than Vancomycin
Like Vancomycin, it undergoes urinary excretion
Like Vancomycin it is effective against Clostridium difficile
Unlike Vancomycin, it does not produce the Red man Syndrome
Which of the following is NOT matched with the syndrome it produces?
Demeclocycline: SIADH
Tetracycline HCl: Fanconi Syndrome
Chloramphenicol: Grey Baby Syndrome
Vancomycin: Red Man Syndrome
Neomycin: Malabsorption Syndrome
Which of the following is an indication of Vancomycin? SATA
Meningitis caused by MRSA
Pseudomembranous colitis caused by Clostridium difficile
Endocarditis caused by Enterococci
Enterocolitis caused by Staphylococcus aureus
Meningitis caused by Flavobacterium meningosepticum
All of the following are common to the glycopeptide antibacterials that are Vancomycin derivatives EXCEPT:
IV administration
Concentration-dependent bacterial activity
Long-acting
Effectiveness against VRE
Production of the red man 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:
Teichoplanin has a higher plasma protein-binding capability than Vancomycin
Vancomycin has a longer half-life than Teichoplanin
Vancomycin is administered IV and PO while Teicoplanin is administered IV, IM, and PO
Vancomycin is more likely than Teichoplanin to cause the red man syndrome
Both Vancomycin and Teichoplanin undergo glomerular filtration
How would you classify Vibrio Vulnificus based on its oxygen requirement and based on its growth pattern (shape)? SATA
Bacillus
Coccus
Aerobic
Anerobic
Comma-Shaped; Produces a Flesh-Eating Infection
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
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 is BEST classified as an Isoxazolyl Penicillin?
Ticarcillin
Ampicillin
Penicillin VK
Nafcillin
Oxacillin
Which of the following is BEST classified as a Ureidopenicillin?
Azlocillin
Ticarcillin
Ampicillin
Methicillin
Cloxacillin
Which statement 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 is LEAST LIKELY to be an adverse effect of Fetroja?
Hyperkalemia
Atrial Fibrillation
Seizures
Elevation of AST and ALT
Nausea and Vomiting
Which of the following is LEAST LIKELY to be observed as an adverse effect of Cefiderocol (Fetroja)?
Atrial Fibrillation
Status Epilepticus
Hypermagnesemia
Asterixis
Hypersensitivity Reaction
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 an adverse effect of Cubicin (Daptomycin)? SATA
Endocarditis
Hyperphosphatemia
Myopathy
Eosinophilic Pneumonia
Hypokalemia
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 the appropriate dosage of Fetroja (Cefidericol)?
200 mg PO Q8H
500 mg IV infusion Q3H
1 g IV infusion Q12H
2 g IV infusion over 30 min Q6H
2 g IV infusion over 3 hrs Q8H
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 Cephasporin-siderophore conjugate
Its plasma protein-binding capability is about 40-60%
Considering their antibacterial spectra, Cephamycins are effective against all of the following species EXCEPT:
Moraxella
Corynebacterium
Proteus
Bacterodes
Peptostreptococcus
A Cephamycin is effective in treating the infections caused by all of the following genera EXCEPT:
Pseudomonas
Escherichia
Haemophilus
Peptostreptococcus
Bacteroides
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 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 a coagulase-positive
Streptococcus viridan produces complete hemolysis on a blood agar
Which of the following will grow on a MacConkey agar?
Staphylococcus saprophyticus
Streptobacillus moniliformins
Clostridium difficile
Bactillus anthracis
Staphylococcus saprophyticus
Streptobacillus moniliformins
Clostridium difficile
Bactillus anthracis
Peptostreptococcus anaerobic
Which of the following is LEAST LIKELY to grow on a MacConkey agar?
Bacillus anthracis
Serratia marcescens
Escherichia coli
Streptobaccilus monoliformis
Providencia stuartii
Which of the following grows readily on the MacConkey agar? SATA
Streptococcus viridian
Bacillus anthracis
Pasteurella maltocida
Francisella tularensis
Listeria monocytogenes
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
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 a 1st-generation Cephalosporin that is employed in Dental Surgery Prophylaxis? SATA
Ancef
Keflex
Duricef
Rocephin
Claforan
During the process of CABG, which of the following is the recommended Cephalosporin for prophylaxis? SATA
Cefazolin
Cefotaxime
Cefuroxime
Ceftaroline
Cefditoren
Which of the following is a Cephasporin that is LIKELY to be employed prophylactically during hysterectomy? SATA
Cefotetan
Cefoxitin
Cefazolin
Cefotaxime
Cefdinir
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 the mechanism(s) of action of Teixobactin is TRUE? SATA
It binds to Lipid II
It binds to 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 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 Peptidoglycan across the bacterial cell membrane
D-alanyl-D-alanine synthase
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 inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to Lipid III?
Oritavancin
Cycloserine
Carumonam
Teixobactin
Cefadroxil
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
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 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 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
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
Healthcare-associated bacterial pneumonia
Ventilator-associated bacterial pneumonia
Anthrax
