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WorksheetsExam 1:
Total questions: 97
Worksheet time: 51mins
Which of the following should NOT be recommended by a Pharmacist for the treatment of a Carbapenem-resistant Escherichia coli infection?
Polymyxin
Gentamicin
Primaxin
Fosfomycin
Temocillin
Which of the following is BEST classified as a Cephamycin?
Cefotetan
Cefepime
Ceftaroline
Cefazoline
Cefuroxime
Which of the following is a route of administration of Azactam? SATA
Intrathecal
Intramuscular
Inunction
Intravenous
Inhalation
Hyperreflexia and Arrhythmia are LEAST LIKELY to occur when Penicillin VK is administered concurrently with which of the following?
Furosemide
Lisinopril
Invokana
Yasmin
Inspra
Additive hypokalaemia is MOST LIKELY to result from the concurrent administration of Hydrochlorothiazide and which of the following?
Penicillin VK
Penicillin G
Dicloxacillin
Amoxicillin
Piperacillin
Which of the following inhibits the renal tubular secretion of Ampicillin?
Oral contraceptives
Erythromycin
Gentamicin
Probenecid
Coumadin
Which of the following statements about Nafcillin is TRUE? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
It is a vesicant
It may decrease the International Normalized Ratio
It increases the International Normalized Ratio
It increases the metabolism of Coumadin
It decreases the metabolism of Warfarin
Which of the following is BEST classified as a 2nd-generation Cephalosporin?
Cefazolin
Cefadroxil
Cefixime
Cefuroxime
Ceftobiprol
Which of the following produces its anti-Tuberculosis effect by inhibiting Mycolic acid?
Capreomycin
Isoniazid
Delamanid
Bedaquiline
Rifampin
Which of the following is LEAST LIKELY to produce an infective type of food poisoning?
Clostridium botulinum
Salmonella enteritidis
Campylobacter jejuni
Shingella flexneri
Escherichia coli
An individual who is severely allergic to Tazobactam should NOT be treated with which of the following?
Zosyn
Unasyn
Recarbrio
Zerbaxa
Vabomere
A patient who is severely allergic to Primaxin only should not be treated with which of the following?
Avycaz
Zerbaxa
Zosyn
Unasyn
Recarbrio
Which of the following Penicillins has the lowest plasma protein-binding capability?
Pivmecillinam
Benzathine Penicillin G
Procaine Penicillin G
Ampicillin
Dicloxacillin
14. Which of the following should the Pharmacist recommend for intramuscular administration? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Bicillin LA
Penicillin G
Amoxicillin
Dicloxacillin
Bicillin CR
Which of the following is BEST classified as a Carboxypenicillin?
Nafcillin
Ticarcillin
Penicillin VK
Ampicillin
Oxacillin
Which of the following produces its anti-Tuberculosis effects by inhibiting the F-type-ATP synthase and the electron transport chain?
Rifampin
Cycloserine
Pyrazinamide
Ethambutol
Bedaquiline
For the treatment of uncomplicated, catheter-associated UTI, the usual dosage of Pivya is which of the following?
100 mg PO QD x 7 days
200 mg PO QD x 7 days
200 mg PO BID x 5 days
400 mg PO Q8hr x 7 days
400 mg PO stat, then 400 mg PO Q8hr x 7 days
Which of the following bacteria is MOST LIKELY to be extracted from a human bite wound?
Bacteroides fragilis
Eikenella corodens
Staphylococcus aureus
Corynebacterium diphtheriae
Streptococcus anginosus
Which of the following is LEAST LIKELY to be an adverse effect of Primaxin?
Pseudomembranous colitis
Suprainfection
CHF and MI
Jaundice; Elevated hepatic enzymes
Decreased blood urea nitrogen
The mechanism of action of Bacitracin involves the inhibition of which of the following?
Lipid II
Lipid III
Dephosphorylation
Transglycosylase
Park nucleotide
Which of the following is MOST LIKELY to produce its antibacterial effect by inhibiting the completion of the Park nucleotide?
Penicillin G
Bacitracin
Cycloserine
Cephalosporin
Merrem
Which of the following is LEAST LIKELY to be a prophylactic indication of Penicillin G?
Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction
Gonorrheal ophthalmia
Endocarditis
Syphilis
Rheumatic fever
The mechanisms of action of Fosfomycin involve which of the following?
Enhanced phagocytic activity of Neutrophils
Inhibition of the translation of RANTES
Inactivation of Pyruval transferase
Inhibition of Interleukin-2
Immunomodulation of Interleukin-8
When Fosfomycin calcium is employed clinically, the usual dosage is which of the following?
3g granules mixed with 3-4 oz of cold water x 1 dose
8 g IV Q12H
4 g IV Q6H
1-2 caps of the 500 mg-strength cap Q6H
3 packets of the 3g-strength packet PO QD
Which of the following is the usual dose of Doribax?
100 mg IV Q8H
250 mg IV QD
500 mg IM Q6H
1 g IM Q6H
500 mg IV Q8H
Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?
Cefmetazole is effective against Proteus vulgaris but Cefazoline is not
Cefuroxime is effective against Fusobacterium nucleatum but Cefotetan is not
Upper respiratory tract infection caused by Moraxella catarrhalis can be effectively treated with Cefotetan not with Cephalexin
Both Cefazoline and Cefoxitin are effective in treating infections caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae
Cefoxitin is less effective than Cefadroxil in treating Staphylococcus aureus infections
A Cephamicin is effective in treating the infections caused by all of the following genera EXCEPT:
Peptostreptococcus
Bacteroides
Pseudomonas
Escheria
Hemophilus
A biological specimen that was obtained from Mr. Det showed the presence of a bacterium that took on the shape of a safety-pin as it grew on an agar plate. It was a gram-negative, non-enteric, aerobic bacillus. Which of the following was MOST LIKELY causing an infection in Mr. Det?
Hemophilus influenzae
Vibrio vulnificus
Yersinia pestis
Streptococcus pneumoniae
Actinomyces israelii
With respect to the Ziehl-Neelsen staining method, which of the following statements is FALSE?
The primary stain is Hot Cabol-fuchsin
The primary stain is Crystal violet
The mordant is Gram’s iodine
The decolorizer is Acid-Alcohol
The decolorizer is 95% Ethyl alcohol
Which of the following bacteria is NOT categorized appropriately?
Escherichia coli is a Lactose fermenter
Morganella morganii is a Urea-splitting bacterium
Proteus vulgaris is an Indole-positive bacterium
Staphylococcus aureus is a Coagulase-negative pathogen
Campylobacter jejuni is a capnophilic bacterium
Which of the following is an adverse effect of Imipenem-Cilastin? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Seizures
Headache
Anxiety
Hallucination
Insomnia
Which of the following is an indication of Ampicillin? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Nocardiosis
Meningitis in children
Typhoid fever
Endocarditis prophylaxis
Ampicillin rash
Which of the following is an indication of Penicillin G?
Lumpy jaw
Trench mouth
Lockjaw
Scarlet fever
Weil’s disease
Penicillin G is LEAST LIKELY to be effective in treating which of the following?
UTI caused by Escheria coli
Pharyngitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes
Suppurative arthritis caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae
Meningitis caused by Listeria monocytogenes
Lyme disease caused by Borrelia burgdoferi
Which of the following is caused by Escherichia coli?
UTI caused by Escherichia coli
Pharyngitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes
Suppurative arthritis caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae
Meningitis caused by Listeria monocytogenes
Lyme disease caused by Borrelia burgdoferi
Which of the following statements about Vancomycin is INCORRECT?
It can be administered orally for the treatment of meningitis caused by Flavobacterium meningosepticum
It produces a time-dependent bactericidal effect
It produces the red man syndrome while Teicoplanin does not
It has a shorter half-life than Teicoplanin
It is administered IV and PO while Teicoplanin is administered IV, PO, and IM
The drug illustrated below is ampicillin. It contains:
Beta Lactone Ring
Beta Lactam Ring
Pyridine Ring
Pyrimidine Ring
Pyrrole Ring
Amoxicillin has ___ chiral center(s).
1
7
0
2
4
Which of the following statements about procaine benzathine benzyl penicillin is CORRECT?
Procaine Benzathine benzyl penicillin has 10 chiral centers
Procaine Benzathine benzyl penicillin is freely soluble in water
Procaine Benzathine benzyl penicillin is water insoluble and used for repository purposes
Procaine Benzathine benzyl penicillin is water soluble and used for oral administration
All of the above
_____ catalyze hydrolysis of the Beta-B-lactam bond and inactivate B-lactam antibiotics.
Transamidase
CYP450
B-Lactamases
Gamma Lactamase
All of the above
Dicloxacillin contains:
Beta Lactam Ring
Thiazolidine Ring
Isoxazole Ring
Benzene Ring
All of the above
Which of the following statements about Becampicillin is correct?
Becampicillin is a weak base
Becampicillin is an amphoteric compound
Becampicillin is a strong acid
Becampicillin is a tetracycline analog
Which of the following statements about Methicillin is CORRECT?
The ortho-methoxy groups produced steric hindrance, increasing its affinity to B-lactamases
The ortho-methoxy groups produced steric hindrance, decreasing its affinity to gram-positive bacteria
The ortho-methoxy groups produced steric hindrance, increasing its affinity gram-positive
The ortho-methoxy groups produced steric hindrance, decreasing its affinity to B-lactamases
All of the above
Benzylpenicillin has ____ chiral center(s).
3
7
4
1
6
Which of the following statements about Amoxicillin is CORRECT?
Amoxicillin is a weak base
Amoxicillin is a weak acid
Amoxicillin is an amphoteric substance
Amoxicillin is a prodrug
Amoxicillin is a strong acid
The drug illustrated below is Cloxacillin. It contains:
Piperidine Ring
Isoxazole Ring
Pyridine Ring
Pyrimidine Ring
Pyrrole Ring
Beta lactam Ring (penicillin) biosynthesis:
Condensation of Valine and Isoleucine
Condensation of Cysteine and Isoleucine
Condensation of Valine and Leucine
Condensation of Cysteine and Leucine
Condensation of Cysteine and Valine
Penicillins were produced by the group of the ____ Penicillium Chrysogenum.
Bacteria
Fungus
Virus
Plant
Celecoxib
What crucial feature of a penicillin is involved in its mechanism of action?
Thiazolidine Ring
Carboxylic Acid
Acyl Side Chain
Beta Lactam Ring
Aromatic Ring
Which of the following statements about Nafcillin is/are CORRECT? SATA
Nafcillin is acid sensitive penicillin
Nafcillin is acid resistant penicillin
Ethoxy group produced steric hindrance, decreasing its affinity to B-lactamases
Ethoxy group produce steric hindrance, decreasing its affinity to transpeptidase
Nafcillin is a weak acid
Nafcillin is an ___
Amphoteric Compound
Weak Base
Weak Acid
Strong Base
Neutral Compound
Penicillin antibiotics contains:
5-membered lactam ring and 4-membered thiazolidine ring
4-membered lactam ring and 5-membered imidazole ring
4-membered lactam ring and 5-membered pyrazole ring
4-membered lactam ring and 6-membered thiazolidine ring
4-membered lactam ring and 5-membered thiazolidine ring
___ group decreases the electron density on the side-chain carbonyl and protects Penicillins from acid degradation.
Electron-Donating
Electron-Withdrawing
Benzene Ring
Hydroxyl
Ethyl
The drug illustrated below is Ampicillin. How many chiral centers are present?
1
5
4
3
6
Which of the following statements about Dicloxacillin is CORRECT?
Dicloxacillin is a weak acid
Dicloxacillin is an amphoteric compound
Dicloxacillin is a macrolide antibiotic
Dicloxacillin contains imidazole ring
Dicloxacillin is a tetracycline analog
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding Benzylpenicillin?
Benzylpenicillin is a weak base
Benzylpenicillin is a weak acid
Benzylpenicillin is an amphoteric substance
Benzylpenicillin is a strong acid
Benzylpenicilin is a neutral molecule
All of the following statements about Ampicillin is true EXCEPT:
It contains lactam ring
B-lactamase sensitive penicillin
Acid sensitive penicillin
Ampicillin is an amphoteric substance
It has 4 chiral centers
Which of the following statements about Cefditoren pivoxil is/are correct? SATA
Cefditoren pivoxil is a B-lactam analog
Cefditoren pivoxil is an orally active prodrug
Cefditoren pivoxil is a prodrug
Bioavailability of Cefditoren pivoxil is increased if taken with food
Cefditoren pivoxil is a Third-Generation Cephalosporin
Which of the following statements about Cefuroxime axetil is/are correct? SATA
Cefuroxime axetil is a B-lactam analog
Cefuroxime axetil has Z-oxime stereochemistry
Cefuroxime axetil is a prodrug
Cefuroxime axetil is a second-generation Cephalosporin
Cefuroxime axetil is a third-generation Cephalosporin
All are beta-lactamases resistant penicillins EXCEPT:
Methicillin
Nafcillin
Ampicillin
Oxacillin
Cloxacillin
Oxacillin is a
Prodrug
Beta lactamase resistant oral penicillin
Beta lactamase sensitive oral penicillin
Macrolide antibiotic
Dicloxacillin contains
4-membered beta lactone ring
5-membered beta lactone ring
5-membered beta lactam ring
4-membered beta lactam ring
6-membered delta lactone ring
All of the following statements about Amoxicillin are true EXCEPT:
Amoxicillin is an amphoteric substance
It has 7 chiral centers
It contains a lactam ring
Lactamase sensitive penicillin
Acid-resistant penicillin
Daptomycin is a ___
Cyclic lipopeptide analog
Second Generation Cephalosporin
Beta-lactam antibiotic
Third Generation Cephalosporin
Thiazolidine Analog
Daptomycin
Binds to 50s ribosomes and inhibits protein synthesis
Binds to 50s ribosomes and inhibits protein synthesis
Inhibitor of bacterial topoisomerase
Binds to cell membranes and causes depolarization
Inhibits bacteria dihydrofolate reductase
ONE BEST ANSWER _____ is an acid resistant penicillin.
Nafcillin
Benzathine benzyl penicillin
Benzyl penicillin
Methicillin
Amoxicillin
All of the following are common to Vancomycin-related glycopeptide antibiotics EXCEPT:
Hemorrhagic episodes
IV administration
Effective against VRE infections
Concentration-dependent bactericidal effect
Long-acting
Vancomycin:
Vancomycin is a B-lactam analog
Vancomycin is a glycosylated hexapeptide analog
Vancomycin is a polysaccharide analog
Vancomycin is a tetracycline analog
Vancomycin is isolated from Penicillium chrysogenum
Which of the following statements about Methicillin is CORRECT?
Methicillin is a Third-Generation Cephalosporin
Methicillin is an amphoteric compound
Methicillin is a Second-Generation Cephalosporin
Methicillin is a weak base
Methicillin is a weak acid
Clavulanic acid is a _____
Beta-lactamase inhibitor
Protein Biosynthesis Inhibitor
Bacterial Cell wall biosynthesis inhibitor
Second-Generation Cephalosporin
Third-Generation Cephalosporin
Cefazolin is a
First-Generation Cephalosporin
Second-Generation Cephalosporin
Third-Generation Cephalosporin
Beta lactamase biosynthesis inhibitor
Bacterial Protein Synthesis Inhibitor
Cefaclor is a _____
Amphoteric Substance
Weak Base
Strong Acid
Strong Base
Neutral Compound
Telavancin is a/an ___
Nucleoside analog
Glycosylated heptapeptide
Octapeptide
Lipoglycopeptide
Sulfated polysaccharide
The structure of the antibiotic Vancomycin is BEST described as:
Fluoroquinolone
A large lactone ring
A 1,3-diamino inositol
A linear arrangement of four 6 membered rings
A large cyclic peptide
Which of the following antibiotics is NOT matched with its correct source?
Thienamycin: Streptomyces cattleya
Penicillin G: Penicillium crysogenum
Cefoxitin: Cephalosporium acremonium
Aztreonam: Chromobacterium violaceum
Bacitracin: Bacillus subtillis
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 capability?
Oxacillin
Penicillin G
Methicillin
Ampicillin
Piperacillin
Which of the following is LEAST LIKELY to be inactivated by beta-lactamase I?
Penicillin VK
Mexlocillin
Amoxicillin
Ticarcillin
Cloxacillin
Which of the following is BEST classified as a Monobactam?
Blapenem
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
All of the following properties are common to the Vancomycin-like peptide antibacterials EXCEPT:
Long t1/2
IV administration
Production of hemolytic episodes
Effectiveness against VRE
Concentration-dependent bactericidal effect
Which of the following is LEAST LIKELY to be observed as an adverse effect of Daptomycin?
Eosinophilic pneumonia
Hyperphosphatemia
Hypophosphatemia
Hyperkalemia
Hypokalemia
Which of the following produces its antibacterial effect by inhibiting the dephosphorylation of the bacterial membrane-associated carrier?
Teichoplanin
Bacitracin
Cycloserine
Fosfomycin
Cefotaxime
Which of the following inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to Lipid III?
Oritavancin
Cycloserine
Carumonam
Teixobactin
Cefadroxil
SATA: The mechanism of action of Recarbrio involves the inhibition of which of the following?
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
Cefamandole
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 bacteria has been implicated in human-bite woulds? SATA
Bacteroides species
Staphylococcus aureus
Streptococcus pyogenes
Eikenella corrodens
Corynebacterium diphtheria
Which of the following grows readily on the MacConkey agar? SATA
Streptococcus viridians
Bacillus anthracis
Pasteurlla maltocida
Francisella tularensis
Listeria monocytogenes
Which of the following is used to manage Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction?
Penicillin G
Procaine Penicillin G
Aspirin
Benadryl
Probenecid
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: Borelia burgdogeri
Chancroid: Hemophilis inflenzae
Which of the following is an appropriate dosage of Teflaro 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 is an adverse effect of Bacitracin? SATA
Azotemia
Nausea and Diarrhea
Skin Rash
Pain at injection site
Albuminuria
Which of the following statements about drug-to-drug interactions involving the Penicillins is FALSE? A concurrent administration of ____ and ____ will result in _____.
Nafcillin; Warfarin; Decreased INR
Ticarcillin; Coumadin; Hemorrhagic Episodes
Penicillin VK; Invoking; Additive Hyperkalemia
Piperacillin; HCTZ; Additive Hypokalemia
Methicillin; Gentamicin; Reduced incidence of nephrotoxicity
Aztreonam should NOT be used to treat infections caused by which of the following?
Aeromonas hydrophilia
Moraxella catarrhalis
Morganella morganii
Enterobacter aerogenes
Serratia marcescens
