TOP 200 DRUGS ANTI
INFECTIVES PRACTICE
EXAM
Question 1: What is the generic name for the antibiotic Zithromax?
Choices:
1) Amoxicillin 2) Azithromycin 3) Clarithromycin 4) Erythromycin
Correct Answer: Azithromycin
Explanation: Zithromax is the brand name for the macrolide antibiotic azithromycin.Page 1
Question 2: Which of the following is the brand name for levo�oxacin?
Choices:
1) Levaquin 2) Cipro 3) Avelox 4) Floxin
Correct Answer: Levaquin
Explanation: Levaquin is the brand name for the �uoroquinolone antibiotic levo�oxacin.
Question 3: Fluconazole belongs to which class of anti-infectives?
Choices:
1) Antibiotic 2) Antiviral 3) Antifungal 4) Anthelmintic
Correct Answer: Antifungal
Explanation: Fluconazole (Di�ucan) is an azole antifungal medication.Page 2
Question 4: What is the primary indication for Tami�u?
Choices:
1) Bacterial skin infections 2) Fungal nail infections 3) In�uenza virus 4) Herpes simplex
Correct Answer: In�uenza virus
Explanation: Tami�u (oseltamivir) is an antiviral medication used to treat and prevent in�uenza (�u).Question 5: Which of the following anti-infectives is a combination drug containing sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim?
Choices:
1) Augmentin 2) Bactrim 3) Zosyn 4) Unasyn
Correct Answer: Bactrim
Explanation: Bactrim (or Septra) is the brand name for the combination antibiotic sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim.Page 3