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This document contains verified practice questions and answers focused on antibiotics for APEA exam preparation for the 2026/2027 academic year. It covers mechanisms of action, common side effects, adverse reactions, and key pharmacological principles related to penicillin and penicillinase-resistant antibiotics. The material is presented in a multiple-choice format to support effective review and self-testing.

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ANTIBIOTICS APEA PRACTICE TEST
VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
FOR 2026/2027.
1. Describe how penicillinase-sensitive antibiotics lead to bacterial cell death.

They inhibit protein synthesis by binding to ribosomes.

They disrupt DNA replication by targeting DNA polymerase.

They interfere with metabolic pathways by blocking enzyme activity.

They bind to penicillin-binding proteins, preventing cross-link formation in the

peptidoglycan layer, which causes osmotic lysis.


2. Which of the following is a common side effect of penicillin antibiotics?

Hair loss

Vision loss

Hypersensitivity reactions

Liver failure




3. Which of the following is a common adverse reaction associated with penicillinase-

resistant antibiotics?

Kidney failure

Hypersensitivity reactions

Nausea and vomiting

Hair loss



4.What are the two classes of antibiotics that are associated with cross-allergy
concerns?
Carbapenems and glycopeptides
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