Aminoglycosides, erythromycin, tetracyclines, and several other antibacterial

Aminoglycosides, erythromycin, tetracyclines, and several other antibacterial drugs affect the function of the bacterial _______, thereby impairing______ in the bacterial cell.
A)   nucleus; messenger RNA transcription
B)   ribosome; messenger RNA translation
C)   membrane; active transport
D)   ribosome; passive diffusion
E)   nucleus; messenger RNA translation


Beta-lactamase inhibitors such as clavulanate, sulbactam, and tazobactam are typically combined with a specific type of penicillin to
A)   increase the absorption of penicillin from the gastrointestinal tract
B)   enhance the penetration of penicillin into the bacterial cell
C)   prevent the beta-lactamase enzyme from destroying the penicillin
D)   prevent excessive excretion of the penicillin from the kidneys (i.e., more penicillin is retained in the body).
E)   none of the above


Tendon pain and inflammation (tendinopathy), which can be severe and ultimately lead to tendon rupture, may be caused by:
A)   penicillins.
B)   tetracyclines.
C)   vancomycin.
D)   aminoglycosides such as gentamicin (Garamycin) and streptomycin (generic).
E)   fluoroquinolones such as ofloxacin (Floxin).