Chapter 52: Antifungal drugs

Chapter 52: Antifungal drugs

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. The conversion of squalene to lanosterol in fungi is inhibited by

1. flucytosine
2. itraconazole
3. griseofulvin
4. amphotericin B
5. terbinafine

Answer e: terbinafine

1. The synthesis of a component of the fungal cell wall is inhibited by

1. ketoconazole
2. caspofungin
3. amphotericin B
4. griseofulvin
5. flucytosine

Answer b: caspofungin

1. Dermatophyte infections of the nailbed can be effectively treated by oral administration of

1. nystatin
2. amphotericin B
3. flucytosine
4. itraconazole
5. caspofungin

Answer d: itraconazole

1. Fever, chills, nausea, and vomiting occur frequently in persons administered

1. amphotericin B
2. caspofungin
3. fluconazole
4. terbinafine
5. griseofulvin

Answer a: amphotericin B