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ABVD chemotherapy drugs Questions
Question 1 of 5
Antiviral drugs useful in viral hepatitis include the following EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Zidovudine is used for HIV, not viral hepatitis, unlike ribavirin, lamivudine, and interferons.
Question 2 of 5
All the following statements about imipenem-cilastatin are true EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Imipenem-cilastatin is an antibacterial, not effective against protozoal infections.
Question 3 of 5
A bacteriostatic agent has which of the following effects on bacteria:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A bacteriostatic agent inhibits bacterial growth and multiplication, not killing them outright.
Question 4 of 5
The principle mechanism of action of penicillins on microorganisms:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Penicillins inhibit cell wall synthesis by targeting peptidoglycan cross-linking.
Question 5 of 5
A drug that is useful in treating potentially fatal fungal infections is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Amphotericin B is used for severe, potentially fatal fungal infections due to its broad-spectrum activity.