Antimicrobials: practice question

A Pharmacology question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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Pharmacology · Antimicrobials

Sample item

What is a notable adverse effect of tetracyclines?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Teeth discoloration in children

Tetracyclines can bind developing teeth and bone, causing discoloration and enamel effects; this is why they are avoided in young children and pregnancy.

Option by option

  • A. Bronchospasm only

    Bronchospasm is not a typical tetracycline effect.

  • B. Immediate hypoglycemia

    Hypoglycemia is not the characteristic tetracycline toxicity.

  • C. Teeth discoloration in children (correct)

    Correct: tetracyclines can discolor developing teeth.

  • D. Ototoxicity only

    Ototoxicity is more associated with aminoglycosides.

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What is the answer to this Pharmacology question?

The best answer is C, Teeth discoloration in children. Tetracyclines can bind developing teeth and bone, causing discoloration and enamel effects; this is why they are avoided in young children and pregnancy.

Why is "Bronchospasm only" not the answer?

Bronchospasm is not a typical tetracycline effect.

Why is "Immediate hypoglycemia" not the answer?

Hypoglycemia is not the characteristic tetracycline toxicity.

Why is "Ototoxicity only" not the answer?

Ototoxicity is more associated with aminoglycosides.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Antimicrobials in Pharmacology. The correct option holds because: Correct: tetracyclines can discolor developing teeth.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Antimicrobials?

Learn drugs as classes, then the exception in each class that an examiner would pick. Then use the flashcards and the other Pharmacology questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.