Question 1

Which of the following is not a mechanism of action of antifungal agents?

Accepted Answer

A) Destroying the fungus's cell membrane 
B) Interfering with the synthesis of nucleic acids needed for replication 
C) Inhibiting the synthesis of the fungal cell wall 
D) Interrupting protein formation 
A) Destroying the fungus's cell membrane 
B) Interfering with the synthesis of nucleic acids needed for replication 
C) Inhibiting the synthesis of the fungal cell wall 
D) Interrupting protein formation

Question 2

How do echinocandins work to fight off fungal infections?

Accepted Answer

A) They inhibit the synthesis of polysaccharides in the fungal cell wall,preventing fungus from forming. 
B) They interfere with nucleic acids. 
C) They destroy the fungal cell wall membrane. 
D) They dehydrate the fungal cells,which kills the fungus. 
A) They inhibit the synthesis of polysaccharides in the fungal cell wall,preventing fungus from forming. 
B) They interfere with nucleic acids. 
C) They destroy the fungal cell wall membrane. 
D) They dehydrate the fungal cells,which kills the fungus.

Question 3

Which of the following is commonly taken orally to treat vaginal yeast infections and is part of the triazoles class?

Accepted Answer

A) Ketoconazole 
B) Tioconazole 
C) Fluconazole 
D) Clotrimazole 
A) Ketoconazole 
B) Tioconazole 
C) Fluconazole 
D) Clotrimazole

Question 4

MATCHING
Match each of the following drugs to its proper drug class.
-Micafungin

Accepted Answer

A) Echinocandins 
B) Thiocarbamates 
C) Polyenes 
D) Allylamines 
E) Imidazoles 
A) Echinocandins 
B) Thiocarbamates 
C) Polyenes 
D) Allylamines 
E) Imidazoles

Question 5

Which of the following will cause mycoses on the hands?

Accepted Answer

A) Tinea capitis 
B) Tinea corporis 
C) Tinea manus 
D) Tinea unguium 
A) Tinea capitis 
B) Tinea corporis 
C) Tinea manus 
D) Tinea unguium

Question 6

All fungi are pathogenic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which drug is commonly prescribed to treat Candida in the mouth?

Accepted Answer

A) Nystatin 
B) Miconazole 
C) Natamycin 
D) Amphotericin B 
A) Nystatin 
B) Miconazole 
C) Natamycin 
D) Amphotericin B

Question 8

MATCHING
Match each of the following drugs to its proper drug class.
-Tolnaftate

Accepted Answer

A) Echinocandins 
B) Thiocarbamates 
C) Polyenes 
D) Allylamines 
E) Imidazoles 
A) Echinocandins 
B) Thiocarbamates 
C) Polyenes 
D) Allylamines 
E) Imidazoles

Question 9

Which of the following fungal infections cannot be cured using over-the-counter (OTC)drugs?

Accepted Answer

A) Vulvovaginal candidiasis 
B) Thrush 
C) Jock itch 
D) Athlete's foot 
A) Vulvovaginal candidiasis 
B) Thrush 
C) Jock itch 
D) Athlete's foot

Exam 39: Treatment of Fungal Infections

Which of the following is not a mechanism of action of antifungal agents?

How do echinocandins work to fight off fungal infections?

Which of the following is commonly taken orally to treat vaginal yeast infections and is part of the triazoles class?

MATCHING Match each of the following drugs to its proper drug class. -Micafungin

Which of the following will cause mycoses on the hands?

All fungi are pathogenic.

Which drug is commonly prescribed to treat Candida in the mouth?

MATCHING Match each of the following drugs to its proper drug class. -Tolnaftate

Which of the following fungal infections cannot be cured using over-the-counter (OTC)drugs?

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