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PART V Mycology
PRACTICE QUESTIONS: USMLE &
3. Regarding the mode of action of antifungal drugs, which one of
the following is most accurate?
COURSE EXAMINATIONS
(A) Azole drugs, such as fluconazole, act by inhibiting ergosterol
synthesis.
Questions on the topics discussed in this chapter can be found
(B) Amphotericin B acts by inhibiting fungal protein syntheses at
in the Mycology section of Part XIII: USMLE (National Board)
the 40S ribosomal subunit.
(C) Terbinafine acts by inhibiting fungal DNA synthesis but has no
USMLE (National Board) Practice Examination starting on
effect on DNA synthesis in human cells.
(D) Echinocandins, such as caspofungin, act by inhibiting messen-
ger RNA synthesis in yeasts but not in molds. Practice Questions starting on page 728. Also see Part XIV:
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ANSWERS
1. (D)
2. (B)
3. (A)
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