Pathology EMQ template.

Name: Hasnain Asharia

Theme: Antimicrobial agents

OPTION LIST

A	Amoxicillin	I	Metranidazole
B	Ceftriaxone	J	Pyrazinamide
C	Chloramphenicol	K	Rifampicin
D	Ethambutol	L	Vancomycin
E	Erythromycin	M
F	Flucloxacillin	N
G	Gentamicin	O
H	Isoniazid	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. First line treatment for mild to moderate C. Difficile

2.  Treatment of infections resistant to penicillin e.g. MRSA

3. May cause deafness an unwanted side effect

4. 20 year old male, with true resistance to penicillin, presents with a severe headache, neck stiffness, fever and photophobia

5. Treatment of TB but may cause optic neuritis.

ANSWERS

1. I

2. L

3. G

4. C

5. D