Pharmacology – MCQs

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1.Which of the following antibiotics does NOT inhibit the synthesis of the bacterial cell wall?

2.Which medication is considered the primary first-line drug for treating tuberculosis?

3.Which aminoglycoside antibiotic is known to have the lowest toxicity?

4.Which of the following drugs is considered the most hazardous to use during pregnancy?

5.What effect does tetracycline have on children's teeth?

6.Why is tetracycline favored in periodontal treatment?

7.What is the most severe adverse effect associated with the use of chloramphenicol?

8.Which medication is used to manage leprosy reactions effectively?

9.Why does Rifampicin cause oral contraceptives to fail in patients?

10.Which medication is commonly associated with causing optic neuritis as an adverse effect?

11.Which of the following medications is the least commonly associated with causing drug-induced hepatitis?

12.What electrolyte imbalance is commonly induced by Amphotericin B?

13.Which medication is appropriate for treating oral infections caused by penicillinase-producing bacteria?

14.Which antibiotic is known to develop drug resistance through stepwise mutations?

15.Which type of penicillin is administered orally?

16.Which class of drugs is commonly associated with causing both ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity?

17.Which of the following penicillins is not administered by mouth?

18.Why is combination chemotherapy employed in the treatment of tuberculosis?

19.Which antibiotic is known to form complexes with calcium ions?

20.What is the role of clavulanic acid when combined with ampicillin?

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