Question 9

Classify antibiotics with respect to their mechanism of action (50% of marks). Outline the mechanisms of antimicrobial resistance (50% of marks). Give specific examples of each.

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College Answer

This question was well answered. Marks were awarded for correct pairing of mechanism of action and resistance with examples of drug class. Few mentioned the mechanisms by which resistance is present; acquired or generated.

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