Precautions to reduce crystalluria during sulphonamides use is:

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Precautions to reduce crystalluria during sulphonamides use is:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Alkalinization of urine enhances sulphonamide solubility, preventing crystal formation in the urinary tract.

Question 2 of 5

The mechanism of action of quinolones antimicrobials is:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Quinolones (e.g., ciprofloxacin) inhibit DNA gyrase, disrupting bacterial DNA replication.

Question 3 of 5

Chloramphenicol is used to control the following clinical conditions EXCEPT:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Chloramphenicol is not used for tuberculosis, which requires specific drugs like isoniazid and rifampin.

Question 4 of 5

The CORRECT statement regarding 1st generation cephalosporins :

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: First-generation cephalosporins (e.g., cefazolin) are relatively beta-lactamase resistant, unlike later generations with broader spectra.

Question 5 of 5

Each of the following antimicrobial agents is paired with relevant adverse effect EXCEPT:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Gentamicin causes nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity, not hemolytic anemia, which is not a typical side effect.

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