Pathology EMQ template.

Name: James Alexander

Candidate number:

Theme: Antimicrobial agents

OPTION LIST

A	Vancomycin	I	Amoxicillin
B	Rifampicin	J	Linezolid
C	Metronidazole	K	Flucloxacillin
D	Erythromycin	L
E	Ceftriaxone	M
F	Gentamycin	N
G	Chloramphenicol	O
H	Trimethoprim	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. A Glycopeptide which is a mainstay in the treatment of nosocomial infection.

2. Use limited to eye preparations, partly because of risk of aplastic anaemia.

3. Protein synthesis inhibitor which requires therapeutic monitoring because of nephro- and ototoxicity.

4. First line oral agent in Giardia and C. difficile infections.

5. Staph. Aureus infection, which is found to be methicillin sensitive.

ANSWERS

1. A

2. G

3. F

4. C

5. K