Pharmacology- Fluoroquinolones- 4th Year PMU

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Pharmacology- Fluoroquinolones- 4th Year PMU
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Quiz by Med Student , updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Med Student about 6 years ago
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Question 1

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Fluoroquinoiones are:
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  • Gentamycin
  • Moxifloxacin
  • Ciprofloxacin
  • Levofloxacin

Question 2

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Mechanism of action of quinolones is:
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  • inhibition of protein synthesis
  • inhibition of cell wall synthesis
  • inhibition of topoisomerase II and IV
  • inhibition of DNA transcription and replication

Question 3

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Fluoroquinolones have:
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  • broad antibacterial spectrum
  • narrow antibacterial spectrum
  • bacteriostatic effect
  • bactericidal effect

Question 4

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Point out the correct statements for pharmacokinetics of fluoroquinolones:
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  • bad oral absorption and are administered always parenterally
  • distribute well into all tissues and body fluids
  • inhibit some liver cytochromes
  • most of them are excreted renally

Question 5

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Fluoroquinolones are used for treatment of:
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  • Urinary tract infections
  • Respiratory infections
  • Skin infections
  • Gl infections

Question 6

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Adverse drug reactions of fluoroquinolones are:
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  • articular cartilage erosion (arthropathy)
  • hypertension
  • seizures in patients with epilepsy
  • prolongation of QT interval

Question 7

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Quinolones are contraindicated in
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  • pregnancy and breast-feeding
  • children under 18 years of age
  • patients with epilepsy
  • patients with renal failure

Question 8

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Drug interactions of fluoroquinolones are:
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  • increase serum levels of theophyiline by inhibiting its metabolism
  • decrease serum levels of theophyiline by inducing its metabolism
  • synergism with beta-lactams
  • calcium and other divalent cations decrease their absorption
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