Description : The antibiotic Ampicillin is - (1) a synthetic drug (2) obtained from a bacterium (3) obtained from a plant extract (4) a semi-synthetic drug
Last Answer : (2) obtained from a bacterium Explanation: Ampicillin is an antibiotic made from bacteria. Belonging to the penicillin group of beta-lactam antibiotics, ampicillin is able to penetrate Gram-positive ... group. That amino group helps the drug penetrate the outer membrane of gram-negative bacteria.
Description : The antibiotic penicillin is obtained from which of the following? (1) synthetic process (2) a bacterium (3) fungus (4) virus infected cells
Last Answer : (3) fungus Explanation: Penicillins are a group of antibiotics used to treat a large range of bacterial infections. They are derived from Penicillium fungi and can be taken orally or via injection. Penicillin was discovered in 1928 by Scottish scientist Alexander Fleming.
Description : The antibiotic penicillin is obtained from which of the following ? (1) synthetic process (2) a bacterium (3) fungus (4) virus infected cells
Last Answer : fungus
Description : A child presented with polyuria, weakness and fever. On the basis of investigations he was labelled to be suffering from Fancony syndrome. A history of taking some old left over antibiotic ... What could have been the antibiotic: A. Tetracycline B. Chloramphenicol C. Ampicillin D. Cephalexi
Last Answer : A. Tetracycline
Description : An aminoglycoside antibiotic should not be used concurrently with the following drug (a) Ampicillin (b) Vancomycin (c) Ciprofloxacin (d) Rifampin
Last Answer : Ans: B
Description : Highest incidence of antibiotic associated pseudo membranous enterocolitis has been noted with the use of (a) Ampicillin (b) Chloramphenicol (c) Vancomycin (d) Clindamycin
Last Answer : Ans: D
Description : Prolonged oral therapy with the following antibiotic can damage intestinal villi resulting in statorrhoea and loose motions (a) Ampicillin (b) Tetracycline (c) Neomycin (d) Nystatin
Last Answer : Ans: C
Description : Select the antibiotic whose dose must be reduced in patients with renal insufficiency (a) Ampicillin (b) Chloramphenicol (c) Tobramycin (d) Erythromycin
Description : Which among the following is a large spectrum Antibiotic? (1) Paracetamol (2) Pencillin (3) Ampicillin (4) Chlormphenicol
Last Answer : (3) Ampicillin Explanation: Ampicillin is the large spectrum anti-biotic most commonly used. Ampicillin is a beta-lactam antibiotic that is part of the aminopenicillin family and is ... patients that may unwittingly have mononucleosis) to potentially lethal allergic reactions such as anaphylaxis.
Description : Highest incidence of antibiotic associated pseudomembranous enterocolitis has been noted with the use of: A. Ampicillin B. Chloramphenicol C. Vancomycin D. Clindamycin
Last Answer : D. Clindamycin
Description : Prolonged oral therapy with the following antibiotic can damage intestinal villi resulting in steatorrhoea and loose motions: A. Ampicillin B. Tetracycline C. Neomycin D. Nystatin
Last Answer : C. Neomycin
Description : Concurrent use of an aminoglycoside antibiotic should be avoided with the following antibiotic: A. Ampicillin B. Vancomycin C. Ciprofloxacin D. Rifampin
Last Answer : B. Vancomycin
Description : A premature neonate suffered respiratory distress and was given an antibiotic 100 mg/kg/day orally. Over the next two days his condition worsened, he become dull, stopped feeding, developed ... most likely antibiotic given to him: A. Ampicillin B. Chloramphenicol C. Erythromycin D. Ciprofloxacin
Last Answer : B. Chloramphenico
Description : Select the antibiotic whose dose must be reduced in patients with renal insufficiency: A. Ampicillin B. Chloramphenicol C. Tobramycin D. Erythromycin
Last Answer : C. Tobramycin
Description : 2 Which antibiotic is primarily bacteriostatic but becomes bactericidal at higher concentrations: A. Erythromycin B. Tetracycline C. Chloramphenicol D. Ampicillin
Last Answer : A. Erythromycin Although erythromycin is primarily bacteriostatic, it is bactericidal at high concentrations for some Gram-positive species, such as group A streptococci and pneumococci
Description : Which among the following is a large spectrum Antibiotic ? (1) Paracetamol (2) Pencillin (3) Ampicillin (4) Chlormphenicol
Last Answer : Ampicillin
Description : The experimental proof for semi-conservative replication of DNA was first shown in a (a) fungus (b) bacterium (c) plant (d) virus
Last Answer : (b) bacterium
Description : A 75-year-old man had been receiving gentamicin (an aminoglycoside antibiotic) to treat an urinary tract infection. After three months of therapy patient's serum creatinine levels were 10 mg/ ... Type II allergic reaction b)Type III allergic reaction c) Pseudo allergic reaction d) Overdose toxicity
Last Answer : d) Overdose toxicity
Description : If the carbon source in a growth medium is beef extract, the medium must be an example of a/an medium. a. complex b. chemically defined c. enriched d. synthetic
Last Answer : a. complex
Description : What is an antibiotic ? (1) A chemical compound produced by a living organism that inhibits the growth of other organisms (2) A compound synthesised by a living organism that inhibits the ... compound inhibiting the growth of other organisms (4) A synthetic compound inhibiting the growth of bacteria
Last Answer : A synthetic compound inhibiting the growth of bacteria
Description : Currently the drug of choice for emperic treatment of typhoid fever is (a) Chloramphenicol (b) Cotrimoxaxole (c) Ciprofloxacin (d) Ampicillin
Description : Which one of the following statements about ampicillin is false? (a) Its activity is enhanced by sulbactam (b) It causes maculopapular rashes (c) It is the drug of choice for Listeria monocytogenes infection (d) It eradicates most strains of MRSA (e) Pseudomembranous colitis may occur with its use
Description : A 36-year-old woman recently treated for leukemia is admitted to hospital with malaise, chills and high fever. Gram stain of blood reveals the presence of gramnegative bacilli. The initial diagnosis is ... (b) Aztreonam (c) Cefazolin (d) Imipenem plus cilastatin (e) Ticarcillin plus clavulanic acid
Description : Currently the drug of choice for emperic treatment of typhoid fever is: A. Chloramphenicol B. Cotrimoxazole C. Ciprofloxacin D. Ampicillin
Last Answer : C. Ciprofloxacin
Description : The side effect of a drug which has been used as a therapeutic effect in another condition is: A. Constipation caused by codeine B. Cough caused by captopril C. Uterine stimulation caused by quinine D. Diarrhoea caused by ampicillin
Last Answer : A. Constipation caused by codeine
Description : The following drug adverse effect is specially noted in men compared to women: A. Tardive dyskinesia due to neuroleptics B. Levodopa induced abnormal movements C. Ampicillin induced loose motions D. Ketoconazole induced loss of libido
Last Answer : D. Ketoconazole induced loss of libido
Description : Litmus is obtained from – (1) a bacterium (2) a fungus (3) an alga (4) lichen
Last Answer : (4) lichen Explanation: Litmus is a water-soluble mixture of different dyes extracted from lichens, especially Roccellatinctoria. It is often absorbed onto filter paper to produce one of the ... litmus paper is purple. Litmus can also be prepared as an aqueous solution that functions similarly
Description : Litmus is obtained from (1) a bacterium (2) a fungus (3) an alga (4) lichen
Last Answer : lichen
Description : Fusel oil is a/an (A) Essential oil (B) Extract from medicinal herbs (C) Mixture of higher molecular weight alcohols (a by-product obtained during production of alcohol from molasses). (D) None of these
Last Answer : (C) Mixture of higher molecular weight alcohols (a by-product obtained during production of alcohol from molasses).
Description : Bitumen is generally obtained from (A) Organic material (B) Synthetic material (C) Petroleum product (D) Coal
Last Answer : Answer: Option C
Description : Penicillin’ which is used as an antibiotic is obtained from : Fungi The instrument that measures arterial blood pressure is known as :
Last Answer : Sphygmomanometer
Description : An 8-year-old child presented with brownish discoloured and deformed anterior teeth. History of having received an antibiotic about 4 years earlier was obtained. Which antibiotic could be responsible for the condition ? (a) Chloramphenicol (b) Tetracycline (c) Erythromycin (d) Genetamicin
Description : Name two antibiotic drugs obtained from actinomycetes?
Last Answer : Streptomycin and erythromycin
Description : An 8-year-old child presented with brownish discoloured and deformed anterior teeth. History of having received an antibiotic about 4 years earlier was obtained. Which antibiotic could be responsible for the condition: A. Chloramphenicol B. Tetracycline C. Erythromycin D. Gentamicin
Last Answer : Tetracycline
Description : The following antibiotic is a first line drug for treatment of Mycobacterium avium complex infection in AIDS patients (a) Clindamycin (b) Clarithromycin (c) Roxithromycin (d) Erythromycin
Description : Widespread and prolonged used of an antibiotic leads to emergence of drug resistant strains because antibiotics (a) Induce mutation in the bacteria (b) Promote conjugation among bacteria (c) Allow resistant strains to propagate preferentially (d) All of the above
Description : Paracetamol 1. Relieves body pain 2. Is an antibiotic 3. Is a sulpha drug 4. Is an antipyretic drug The correct answers are: (a) 1 and 4 (b) 2 and 4 (c) 2 and 3 (d) 3 and 4
Last Answer : Ans:(a)
Description : Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched? (a) Streptomyces - Antibiotic (b) Serratia - Drug addiction (c) Spirulina - Single cell protein (d) Rhizobium - Biofertilizer
Last Answer : b) Serratia - Drug addiction
Description : Insulin is an __________ drug. (A) Anti-malarial (B) Anti-TB (C) Antibiotic (D) None of these
Last Answer : (D) None of these
Description : Penicillin, an antibiotic drug was discovered by (A) Alexander (B) Flaming (C) Doctor Zhivago (D) None of these
Last Answer : (A) Alexander
Description : Which of the following medications represents the category proton (gastric acid) pump inhibitors? a) Omeprazole (Prilosec) Omeprazole decreases gastric acid by slowing the hydrogenpotassium-adenosine ... antagonist. d) Metronidazole (Flagyl) Metronidazole is an antibiotic, specifically an amebicide.
Last Answer : a) Omeprazole (Prilosec) Omeprazole decreases gastric acid by slowing the hydrogenpotassium-adenosine-triphosphatase pump on the surface of the parietal cells.
Description : A patient presents complaining of a stomach upset 48 hours after starting a course of antibiotic for oral infection, this is an example of, A. Type I allergic reaction B. Nervous disorder C. Side effect of the drug D. Type IV hypersensitivity reaction E. Pyloric stenosis
Last Answer : C. Side effect of the drug
Description : Select the drug which is used to treat antibiotic associated pseudomembranous enterocolitis and is a component of anti-H.pylori triple drug regimen: A. Amoxicillin B. Vancomycin C. Metronidazole D. Clotrimazole
Last Answer : C. Metronidazole
Description : The following antibiotic is a first line drug for treatment of Mycobacterium avium complex infection in AIDS patients: A. Clindamycin B. Clarithromycin C. Roxithromycin D. Erythromycin
Last Answer : B. Clarithromycin
Description : Select the antibiotic which inhibits drug metabolizing isoenzyme CYP3A4 resulting in potentially fatal drug interaction with terfenadine: A. Erythromycin B. Clindamycin C. Gentamicin D. Vancomycin
Last Answer : A. Erythromycin
Description : Widespread and prolonged use of an antibiotic leads to emergence of drug resistant strains because antibiotics: A. Induce mutation in the bacteria B. Promote conjugation among bacteria C. Allow resistant strains to propagate preferentially D. All of the above
Last Answer : C. Allow resistant strains to propagate preferentially
Description : The following drug reduces the effect of oral anticoagulants: A. Broad spectrum antibiotic B. Cimetidine C. Aspirin D. Oral contraceptive
Last Answer : D. Oral contraceptive
Description : Which of the following patients are at the highest risk of suffering from an adverse drug reaction? a) An 8 month year old infant receiving a prescription for an antibiotic. b) A 22 year old patient ... ACE Inhibitor. d) A 68 year old patient who has oedema receiving a prescription for a diuretic.
Last Answer : d) A 68 year old patient who has oedema receiving a prescription for a diuretic.