Antimicrobial Pharmacology

Practice Questions

NCLEX-PN › Antimicrobial Pharmacology

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Which of the following is ototoxic and nephrotoxic?

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Bacterially-acquired resistance to aminoglycoside antibiotic agents occurs by several mechanisms. From a clinical standpoint, which of these is most important?

3

What is the mechanism of action of amoxicillin?

4

Each of the following antibiotics works by inhibition of the 50S subunit of bacterial ribosomes except __________.

5

Polymyxin antibiotics target what part of the bacterial cellular anatomy?

6

What is rifampin's mechanism of action?

7

What is the most serious potential adverse effect of rifampin use?

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Aminoglycosides are primarily used for infections by what type of pathogen?

9

Which of the following is an example of an aminoglycoside antibiotic?

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Which of the following class of antibiotics is associated with ototoxicity and hearing loss?

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