Pathology EMQ template.

Name: Riaz Ali

Theme: Antimicrobial agents

 

OPTION LIST

 

A	Azithromycin	I	Metronidazole
B	Cefotaxime	J	Teicoplanin
C	Ciprofloxacin	K	Tobramycin
D	Erythromycin	L	Vancomycin
E	Etanidazole	M
F	Flucloxacillin	N
G	Gentamicin	O
H	Imipenem	P

 

 

For each scenario below, choose the most appropriate answer from the list above. Each option may be used once, more than once or not at all.

 

1. Used in suspected bacterial meningitis. Class: β-lactam.

 

 

2. Highly active against anaerobic bacteria. Class: nitroimidazole.

 

 

3. Indicated in severe C. difficile. Class: glycopeptide.

 

 

4. Often used as an alternative in penicillin allergy. Class: macrolide.

 

 

5. Highly potent against Pseudomonas. Class: aminoglycoside.

 

 

 

ANSWERS

1. B

2. I

3. L

4. D

5. K