Anti-infective Agents Practice Questions

Question 1

Which antifungal binds to ergosterol, causing fungal cell membrane damage?

Accepted Answer

Amphotericin B

Answer

Caspofungin

Answer

Terbinafine

Answer

Fluconazole

Question 2

An ICU patient is suffering from Rhinovirus infection. How do we treat the patient?

Accepted Answer

Supportive care only

Answer

Piperacillin + Tazobactam + Azithromycin

Answer

Clarithromycin

Answer

Cephalosporin + Ganciclovir

Question 3

Herpetic keratitis is treated by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Acyclovir

Answer

Analgesics

Answer

Atropine

Answer

Steroids

Question 4

Which of the following drugs does not inhibit bacterial protein synthesis?

Accepted Answer

Sulfonamides

Answer

Aminoglycosides

Answer

Chloramphenicol

Answer

Clindamycin

Question 5

Which of the following is not a treatment option for vernal keratoconjunctivitis?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotics

Answer

Steroids

Answer

Chromaglycate

Answer

Olopatadine

Question 6

Idoxuridine is used for treatment of?

Accepted Answer

HSV

Answer

Influenza

Answer

RSV

Answer

HIV

Question 7

Which of the following is not a contraindication for neuraxial block?

Accepted Answer

Patient on antihypertensive medication

Answer

Patient on clopidogrel

Answer

Local infection

Answer

Platelet count < 50,000

Question 8

Which route is most preferred for Endophthalmitis treatment?

Accepted Answer

Intravitreal antibiotic

Answer

Oral antibiotic

Answer

Intravenous antibiotic

Answer

Topical antibiotic

Question 9

Which of the following is a Category A bioterrorism agent?

Accepted Answer

Anthrax

Answer

Brucella

Answer

Q fever

Answer

Typhus fever

Question 10

What is the duration of cycloplegia induced by atropine in an adult?

Accepted Answer

7-10 days

Answer

6 hours

Answer

2-3 days

Answer

1-2 days

Anti-infective Agents — MCQs

Anti-infective Agents — MCQs

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