Question

Match the following: 

List I	List II
A. Broad spectrum	I. Amoxycillin
B. Typhoid	II. Vancomycin
C. Bactericidal	III. Erythromycin
D. Bacteriostatic	IV. Chloramphenicol
	V. Ofloxacin

• A. A – II, B – I, C – V, D – III
• B. A – II, B – IV, C – V, D – III
• C. A – III, B – IV, C – II, D – I
• D. A – III, B – II, C – IV, D – V

Hint:

Understanding the mechanism and spectrum of antibiotics helps in predicting the correct drug-pathogen matches.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

To match the pairs, let’s understand the terms: - **Broad spectrum** antibiotics are effective against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. → **Vancomycin** is a broad-spectrum antibiotic. Hence, A → II. - **Typhoid** is caused by *Salmonella typhi*, which is treated using **Chloramphenicol**, known for its effectiveness. → B → IV. - **Bactericidal** antibiotics kill bacteria directly. **Ofloxacin**, a fluoroquinolone, is a bactericidal agent. → C → V. - **Bacteriostatic** antibiotics inhibit bacterial growth. **Erythromycin**, a macrolide, is bacteriostatic. → D → III. So the correct matching is: A – II, B – IV, C – V, D – III