Antibiotics and Chemotherapeutic Agents MCQs

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Q41.
Chemotherapeutic agents must

a.

prevent/destroy the activity of a parasite

b.

leave unaltered the host's natural defense mechanisms

c.

be able to come in contact with the parasite by penetrating the cells

d.

all of the above

Discuss
Answer: (d).all of the above
Q42.
Novobiocin can be used against

a.

gram +ve Staphylococci

b.

gram -ve Meningococci & Gonococci

c.

Haemophilus

d.

all of these

Discuss
Answer: (d).all of these
Q43.
Interference mechanism of ciprofloxacin and norfloxacin is due to their action on

a.

cell wall synthesis

b.

cell membrane function

c.

DNA function

d.

protein synthesis

Discuss
Answer: (c).DNA function
Q44.
By which of the following means antifungal chemotherapeutic agents may affect fungi?

a.

Interfere with nuclear division by preventing the aggregation of microtubules needed for mitosis

b.

Interfere with normal nucleic acid synthesis

c.

Interfere with ergosterol biosynthesis and thus alter the structure of the cytoplasmic membrane as well as the function of several membrane-bound enzymes like those involved in nutrient transport and chitin synthesis

d.

all of these

Discuss
Answer: (d).all of these
Q45.
Which of the following methods would be most appropriate for sterilizing an antibiotic solution?

a.

Dry heat sterilization

b.

Microfiltration

c.

Autoclaving

d.

Desiccation

Discuss
Answer: (b).Microfiltration
Q46.
Which of the following drugs involves modification of the drug by enzymatic modification or degradation of its active element to alter its/their resistance?

a.

Pencillins

b.

Choloramphenicol

c.

Aminoglyosides

d.

All of these

Discuss
Answer: (d).All of these
Q47.
Who developed the concept of specific toxicity?

a.

Pasteur

b.

Fleming

c.

Watson

d.

Ehrlich

Discuss
Answer: (d).Ehrlich
Q48.
When using alcohol as an antiseptic, which concentration is considered most effective?

a.

95%

b.

50%

c.

70%

d.

25%

Discuss
Answer: (c).70%
Q49.
Fluoroquinolones are antibiotics which inhibit

a.

DNA polymerase

b.

RNA polymerase

c.

DNA gyrase

d.

Cross-linking of peptidoglycan

Discuss
Answer: (c).DNA gyrase
Q50.
Which of the following is used only in life-threatening situations when no other drug is adequate?

a.

Penicillin

b.

Tetracycline

c.

Chloramphenicol

d.

Streptomycin

Discuss
Answer: (c).Chloramphenicol
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