Pathology EMQ template

YourName: Mercy Ariyo

YourIdentifier: ariyo me antimicrobials

Theme: Antimicrobials

OPTION LIST

A

Aminoglycosides

I

Sulphonamides

B

Beta lactams

J

Tetracyclines

C

Chloramphenicol

K

 

D

Diaminopyrimidines

L

 

E

Fluoroquinolones

M

 

F

Glycopeptides

N

 

G

Macrolides

O

 

H

Nitroimidazoles

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. Important for the treatment of serious MRSA infections.

 

2. Ototoxic and nephrotoxic.

 

3. Examples include clarithromycin and azithromycin.

 

4. Broad spectrum activity against intracellular pathogens e.g. chlamydiae.

 

5. Used in eye preparations and has a risk of aplastic anaemia.

 

ANSWERS

1. F

2. A

3. G

4. J

5. C