Which ONE of the following best describes nitrofurantoin? Select one: A. A macrolide antimicrobial agent B. An antimicrobial prodrug C. A natural product produced by Streptomyces spp. D. Useful in treating systemic infections E. A nucleic acid synthesis inhibitor

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Which ONE of the following best describes nitrofurantoin?

Select one:
A.

A macrolide antimicrobial agent

B.

An antimicrobial prodrug

C.

A natural product produced by Streptomyces spp.

D.

Useful in treating systemic infections

E.

A nucleic acid synthesis inhibitor

 

Which ONE of the following best describes cephalexin?

Select one:
A.

The bacterial target is located on the internal side of the cytoplasmic membrane

B.

An agent suitable for community use

C.

Resistance readily occurs via drug efflux in Gram-positive bacteria

D.

A parenteral penicillin 

E.

An agent capable of disrupting bacterial membranes

 

Which ONE of the following best describes ciprofloxacin?

Select one:
A.

Active against Streptococcus pneumoniae

B.

An inhibitor of RNA synthesis

C.
An antimicrobial prodrug
D.

A natural product produced by Streptomyces spp.

E.

 

Subject to new restrictions and precautions for use due to very rare reports of disabling and potentially long-lasting or irreversible side effects

 

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