Infectious Diease Quiz
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Which of the following is a 3rd gen cephalosporin
A. Ceftriaxone
B. Cefepime
C. Cefazolin
D. Cephalexin
Which antibiotics are good for pseudomonas aeruginosa coverage
A. Vancomycin
B. Linzolid
C. Piperacillin/tazobactam
D. Amoxicillin
An 80 year old patient has a creatinine of 2.9 and presents with an infection. You suspect MRSA involvement. What’s the best treatment
A. Vanco
B. Linzolid
C. Piperacillin/Tazo
D. Ceftriaxone
Which of the following class of antibiotics can lead to torsades de pointes (QT prolongation) in a patient who has a preexisting arrhythmia
A. Macrolides
B. Cephalosporins
C. Aminogylcosides
D. Beta lactamase inhibitors
Which of the following is not a beta lactam antibiotic
A. Azithromycin
B. Amoxicillin
C. PCN G
D. Ertapenem
Which medication works by inhibiting bacterial DNA gyrase?
A. Ciprofloxacin
B. Azithromycin
C. Ceftriaxone
D. Clindamycin
Which medication causes red man syndrome
A. Vancomycin
B. Erythromycin
C. Levofloxacin
D. Tobramycin
Which medication has the effect of disulfiram like reactions
A. Ciprofloxacin
B. PCN G
C. Metronidazole
D. Ceftriaxone
Which medication is known for causing C diff
A. Vanco
B. Azithromycin
C. Clindamycin
D. Clarithromycin
What is the MOA of beta lactams
A. Inhibit DNA gyrase
B. Inhibit reverse transcriptase
C. Inhibit protein synthesis
D. Inhibit cell wall synthesis
Which of the following 1st generation cephalosporin is best for surgical settings
A. Ceftriaxone
B. Cefotetan
C. Cefapime
D. Cefazoline
You have a 12 year old who is being treated for an infection, they come in for a check up and complain of mild to moderate pain in their Achilles tendon area when they walk. What is your next move?
A. Lower the antibiotic dose
B. Change antibiotics
C. Continue regimen and advise it self resolve
D. Send them to the ER
Which medication increases risk of seizures
A. Meropenem
B. Imipenem
C. Ertapenem
D. Doripenem
Vancomycin and aminoglycosides are associated with which toxicities
A. Nephro toxicity
B. Neuro toxicity
C. Oto toxicity
D. Liver toxicity
Which abx is contraindicated in pregnancy
A. Metronidazole
B. PCN
C. Doxycycline
D. Cefazolin
