Which of the following drugs is used for candidiasis treatment:

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Question 1 of 5

Which of the following drugs is used for candidiasis treatment:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Miconazole is an azole antifungal effective against candidiasis by inhibiting ergosterol synthesis, while griseofulvin targets dermatophytes, nitrofungin is less common, and streptomycin is an antibiotic.

Question 2 of 5

All of the following drugs demonstrate a fungicidal effect, EXCEPT:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Terbinafine, amphotericin B, and ketoconazole are fungicidal, killing fungi. Miconazole is typically fungistatic, inhibiting growth rather than killing, though it can be fungicidal at high doses.

Question 3 of 5

Isoniazid has following unwanted effect:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Isoniazid depletes vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), causing peripheral neuritis (tingling, numbness), a common side effect preventable with B6 supplementation. (Note: Options were inferred as the question was incomplete.)

Question 4 of 5

The drug, inhibiting uncoating of the viral RNA:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Rimantadine inhibits the M2 ion channel of influenza A, preventing uncoating of viral RNA, thus blocking viral replication.

Question 5 of 5

The drug used for influenza A prevention is:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Rimantadine prevents influenza A by inhibiting the M2 ion channel, blocking viral uncoating, making it effective for prophylaxis.

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