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Anti-infective, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-Allergy, and Immunosupressive Drugs

Question 1 of 20

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Antibiotic resistance is due to:

Select one of the following:

  • a. antibiotic over use

  • b. antibiotics given for viral infections

  • c. use of broad vs narrow spectrum antibiotics in non-emergency situations

  • d. patient not taking complete dosage

  • e. all the above are correct

Explanation

Question 2 of 20

1

Antibiotics:

Select one of the following:

  • a. are derived from living organisms

  • b. are used systemically

  • c. are harmful to normal gut flora with long-term usage

  • d. all the above are true

Explanation

Question 3 of 20

1

__________ means killing bacteria.

Select one of the following:

  • Bacteriostatic

  • Bactericidal

Explanation

Question 4 of 20

1

Which of the following mechanisms is how antibiotics work?

Select one of the following:

  • a. inhibit cell wall synthesis

  • b. inhibit nucleic acid synthesis

  • c. alter membrane permeability

  • d. inhibit protein synthesis

  • e. all the above are correct

Explanation

Question 5 of 20

1

Viruses have cell walls.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 6 of 20

1

Anti-mycotics treat __________.

Select one of the following:

  • bacteria

  • fungus

  • viruses

  • TB

Explanation

Question 7 of 20

1

Nosocomial infections are those acquired while in the hospital.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 8 of 20

1

__________ drugs inhibit growth; whereas __________ drugs kill.

Select one of the following:

  • Fungistatic; fungicidal

  • Fungicidal; fungistatic

Explanation

Question 9 of 20

1

Systemic Candida should be treated with __________.

Select one of the following:

  • antibiotics

  • anti-virals

  • anti-tubercular drugs

  • anti-mycotics

Explanation

Question 10 of 20

1

Allergic reactions are __________ hypersensitivity reactions.

Select one of the following:

  • Type 1

  • Type 2

  • Type 3

  • Type 4

Explanation

Question 11 of 20

1

Anti-histamine drugs displace already bound histamine to H1 receptors.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 12 of 20

1

Which of the following do anti-histamines NOT do?

Select one of the following:

  • Decrease dilation of small arterioles

  • Decrease tissue engorgement

  • Increase fluid leakage

  • Inhibit smooth muscle constriction

  • Relieve itching symptoms

Explanation

Question 13 of 20

1

Corticosteroids:

Select one of the following:

  • a. suppress immune responses

  • b. reduce inflammation

  • c. can be natural or synthetic

  • d. affect almost all body systems

  • e. all the above are correct

Explanation

Question 14 of 20

1

__________ affect carbohydrate metabolism; whereas __________ regulate electrolyte and water balance.

Select one of the following:

  • Glucocorticoids; mineralocorticoids

  • Mineralocorticoids; glucocorticoids

Explanation

Question 15 of 20

1

One of the major adverse effects of uricosurics is uric acid stone formation.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 16 of 20

1

Cyclosporine is a non-corticosteroid immunosuppressant used to prevent transplant organ rejection.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 17 of 20

1

Natural steroids are hormones produced by the adrenal cortex.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 18 of 20

1

Treating presumptively means giving an anti-microbial drug before identifying the infecting organism.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 19 of 20

1

Tetracyclines can discolor teeth in the young because of its ability to bind divalent metals like calcium.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 20 of 20

1

There are 4 generations of Cephalosporins, each specific for different types of organisms.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

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