Which antibiotic acts by inhibiting protein synthesis?
ACefotetan
BDoxycycline
CCiprofloxacin
DOxacillin
Which of the following is the drug of choice for preoperative antibiotic prophylaxis in a patient undergoing cardiac surgery?
ACefazolin
BPenicillin
CClindamycin
DVancomycin
A postoperative patient developed septicemia and was empirically started on combination chemotherapy by a new resident doctor. However, when the patient did not respond even after 10 days of antibiotic treatment, the review of the charts was done. It was found that the resident doctor had started the combination of antibiotics that was mutually antagonistic in action. Which of the following is the most likely combination that was given?
AVancomycin and Amikacin
BCephalexin and Gentamicin
CAmpicillin and Chloramphenicol
DCiprofloxacin and Piperacillin
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