1. Which class of antibiotics is known to be bactericidal and includes medications
such as aminoglycosides and quinolones?
□ A. Bacteriostatic
□ B. Antifungals
□ C. Antiviral
□ D. Bactericidal
Answer: D. Bactericidal
2. What is a significant risk associated with the use of tetracyclines during
pregnancy?
□ A. Hearing loss in infants
□ B. Severe neurological disorder
□ C. Discoloration of developing teeth
□ D. Kidney dysfunction
Answer: C. Discoloration of developing teeth
3. Which antibiotic is commonly administered prophylactically to surgical patients?
□ A. Gentamicin
□ B. Cefazolin
□ C. Tetracycline
□ D. Erythromycin
Answer: B. Cefazolin
4. What is a common side effect of aminoglycosides that requires monitoring for
symptoms such as tinnitus and hearing loss?
□ A. Photosensitivity
□ B. Nephrotoxicity
□ C. Ototoxicity
□ D. Gastrointestinal discomfort
Answer: C. Ototoxicity
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,5. Which of the following antibiotics can cause photosensitivity, requiring patients
to take precautions in sunlight?
□ A. Gentamicin
□ B. Cefazolin
□ C. Doxycycline
□ D. Neomycin
Answer: C. Doxycycline
6. What should patients be advised to do to prevent crystal urea formation while
taking antibiotics?
□ A. Avoid dairy products
□ B. Increase fluid intake
□ C. Limit sun exposure
□ D. Take with food
Answer: B. Increase fluid intake
7. Which of the following antibiotics is contraindicated during pregnancy due to
potential harm to the fetus?
□ A. Cefazolin
□ B. Gentamicin
□ C. Tetracycline
□ D. Erythromycin
Answer: C. Tetracycline
8. What is the primary concern when administering aminoglycosides to patients
with myasthenia gravis?
□ A. Intense neuromuscular blockade
□ B. Nephrotoxicity
□ C. Ototoxicity
□ D. Gastrointestinal discomfort
Answer: A. Intense neuromuscular blockade
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, 9. What is the recommended action if a patient is allergic to penicillin before
starting antibiotic treatment?
□ A. Increase fluid intake
□ B. Administer a higher dose
□ C. Check for kidney or liver dysfunction
□ D. Monitor for photosensitivity
Answer: C. Check for kidney or liver dysfunction
10. Which of the following medications can cause gastrointestinal discomfort,
including nausea and diarrhea?
□ A. Cefazolin
□ B. Doxycycline
□ C. Gentamicin
□ D. Tetracycline
Answer: B. Doxycycline
11. What is a significant adverse effect of Ciprofloxacin that requires monitoring?
□ A. Peripheral neuropathy
□ B. Hepatotoxicity
□ C. Achilles tendon rupture
□ D. GI bleed
Answer: C. Achilles tendon rupture
12. Which medication should not be taken with juice due to its acid nullifying the
action?
□ A. Ciprofloxacin
□ B. Amoxicillin
□ C. Phenazopyridine
□ D. Isoniazid
Answer: B. Amoxicillin
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such as aminoglycosides and quinolones?
□ A. Bacteriostatic
□ B. Antifungals
□ C. Antiviral
□ D. Bactericidal
Answer: D. Bactericidal
2. What is a significant risk associated with the use of tetracyclines during
pregnancy?
□ A. Hearing loss in infants
□ B. Severe neurological disorder
□ C. Discoloration of developing teeth
□ D. Kidney dysfunction
Answer: C. Discoloration of developing teeth
3. Which antibiotic is commonly administered prophylactically to surgical patients?
□ A. Gentamicin
□ B. Cefazolin
□ C. Tetracycline
□ D. Erythromycin
Answer: B. Cefazolin
4. What is a common side effect of aminoglycosides that requires monitoring for
symptoms such as tinnitus and hearing loss?
□ A. Photosensitivity
□ B. Nephrotoxicity
□ C. Ototoxicity
□ D. Gastrointestinal discomfort
Answer: C. Ototoxicity
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,5. Which of the following antibiotics can cause photosensitivity, requiring patients
to take precautions in sunlight?
□ A. Gentamicin
□ B. Cefazolin
□ C. Doxycycline
□ D. Neomycin
Answer: C. Doxycycline
6. What should patients be advised to do to prevent crystal urea formation while
taking antibiotics?
□ A. Avoid dairy products
□ B. Increase fluid intake
□ C. Limit sun exposure
□ D. Take with food
Answer: B. Increase fluid intake
7. Which of the following antibiotics is contraindicated during pregnancy due to
potential harm to the fetus?
□ A. Cefazolin
□ B. Gentamicin
□ C. Tetracycline
□ D. Erythromycin
Answer: C. Tetracycline
8. What is the primary concern when administering aminoglycosides to patients
with myasthenia gravis?
□ A. Intense neuromuscular blockade
□ B. Nephrotoxicity
□ C. Ototoxicity
□ D. Gastrointestinal discomfort
Answer: A. Intense neuromuscular blockade
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, 9. What is the recommended action if a patient is allergic to penicillin before
starting antibiotic treatment?
□ A. Increase fluid intake
□ B. Administer a higher dose
□ C. Check for kidney or liver dysfunction
□ D. Monitor for photosensitivity
Answer: C. Check for kidney or liver dysfunction
10. Which of the following medications can cause gastrointestinal discomfort,
including nausea and diarrhea?
□ A. Cefazolin
□ B. Doxycycline
□ C. Gentamicin
□ D. Tetracycline
Answer: B. Doxycycline
11. What is a significant adverse effect of Ciprofloxacin that requires monitoring?
□ A. Peripheral neuropathy
□ B. Hepatotoxicity
□ C. Achilles tendon rupture
□ D. GI bleed
Answer: C. Achilles tendon rupture
12. Which medication should not be taken with juice due to its acid nullifying the
action?
□ A. Ciprofloxacin
□ B. Amoxicillin
□ C. Phenazopyridine
□ D. Isoniazid
Answer: B. Amoxicillin
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