1. The penicillins act by : Copyright@ www.nursingplanet.com/Quiz

A. inhibition of protien synthesis

B. interfering with bacterial cell wall synthesis.

C. inhibition of neuclic acid synthesis

D. phagocytic action.

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2. The most important side-effect of the penicillins is

A. gastrointestinal disturbances.

B. ototoxicity.

C. hypersensitivity reactions

D. hepatotoxicity.

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3. A penicillin preparation which is suitable for oral administration is

A. Benzathine Penicillin

B. Benzylpenicillin

C. Procaine benzylpenicillin

D. Phenoxymethylpenicillin

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4. Penicillinase-resistant penicillins include

A. benzylpenicillin

B. phenoxymethylpenicillin

C. cloxacillin

D. ampicillin Copyright@ www.nursingplanet.com/Quiz

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5. Co-amoxiclav is a: Copyright@ www.nursingplanet.com/Quiz

A. penicillin-beta-lactamase inhibitor combinations

B. penicillin active against gram negative bacteria.

C. carbapenem group of antibiotic.

D. narrow spectrum penicillin.

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6. Which statement about penicillins is FALSE

A. Penicillins cross CSF if the meninges are inflamed.

B. Benzylpenicillin is highly active against Streptococcus pneumoniae .

C. Procaine penicillin, given i.m. only.

D. penicillins do not cause neutropenia in high does given for longer than 10 days.

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7. Which statement abot penicillins is TRUE

A. Penicillins on high doses cause convulsions.

B. Benzylpenicillin is not effective for infections due to normal strains of Neisseria meningitidis

C. Phenoxymethylpenicillin is not resistant to gastric acid.

D. Penicillins are not effective against normal strains of gram positive bacteria.

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8. Identification of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in patients indicates:

A. the organisms are sensitive to flucloxacillin and cloxacillin

B. the organisms are sensitive to beta-lactam antibiotics

C. the organisns are resistant to flucloxacillin, cloxacillin, and other beta-lactam antibiotics

D. usual infection-control measures are satisfactory to manage the infections.

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9. Which statement about ampicillin is FALSE:

A. Ampicillin cause diarrhoea on oral administration.

B. Ampicillin may cause maculopapular rashes

C. Amoxycillin is better absorbed from gut than ampicillin.

D. Ampicillin is a cephalosporin group of antibiotic.

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10. Ureidopenicillins are: Copyright@ www.nursingplanet.com/Quiz

A. adapted from the ampicillin molecule, and effective against Pseudomonas aeruginosa

B. carboxypenicillins .

C. monobactam antibiotics.

D. beta-lactamase resistant penicillins.

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