NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) Practice Exam

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What are the common uses for Quinolones?

PNA, UTI, intra-abdominal infections, traveler's diarrhea
Polymicrobial infections
Empiric therapy for resistant organisms
Severe DFIs

The correct answer is: PNA, UTI, intra-abdominal infections, traveler's diarrhea

Quinolones are a class of antibiotics commonly used to treat a variety of infections. The correct answer is A because quinolones are typically indicated for treating conditions such as pneumonia (PNA), urinary tract infections (UTI), intra-abdominal infections, and traveler's diarrhea. This class of antibiotics is known for its broad spectrum of activity against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, making it useful for these common infections. Options B, C, and D are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the common uses of quinolones. Polymicrobial infections may require a different class of antibiotics, and quinolones are not typically used as empiric therapy for resistant organisms or for severe diabetic foot infections (DFIs).