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What percentage of PCN-allergic patients are allergic to cephalosporins?
What percentage of PCN-allergic patients are allergic to cephalosporins?
Which type of PCN reaction would contraindicate giving a cephalosporin?
Which type of PCN reaction would contraindicate giving a cephalosporin?
What type of reaction is associated with hives in response to penicillin (PCN)?
What type of reaction is associated with hives in response to penicillin (PCN)?
In terms of allergic reactions, why does Rule 3 suggest giving a cephalosporin?
In terms of allergic reactions, why does Rule 3 suggest giving a cephalosporin?
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Which type of PCN-allergic patients can safely take cephalosporins according to the text?
Which type of PCN-allergic patients can safely take cephalosporins according to the text?
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What is the suggested course of action if the patient had hives following a penicillin reaction?
What is the suggested course of action if the patient had hives following a penicillin reaction?
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Which type of organisms are classified as gram-positive?
Which type of organisms are classified as gram-positive?
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Which organisms fall under the category of gram-negative bugs?
Which organisms fall under the category of gram-negative bugs?
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What is the significance of a beta-lactam ring in antibiotics?
What is the significance of a beta-lactam ring in antibiotics?
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Why is printing multiple copies of the Course Manual content considered a violation of copyright?
Why is printing multiple copies of the Course Manual content considered a violation of copyright?
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Which antibiotic class is known for having a wide antimicrobial spectrum?
Which antibiotic class is known for having a wide antimicrobial spectrum?
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Which antibiotic is a good choice for Mycoplasma and community-acquired-MRSA?
Which antibiotic is a good choice for Mycoplasma and community-acquired-MRSA?
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Which antibiotic is effective against Legionella sp.?
Which antibiotic is effective against Legionella sp.?
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Which antibiotic is a good choice for Streptococcus and atypical pathogens?
Which antibiotic is a good choice for Streptococcus and atypical pathogens?
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Which antibiotic is not effective against Enterococcus and Listeria?
Which antibiotic is not effective against Enterococcus and Listeria?
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Which antibiotic is a good choice for Proteus mirabilis but not for Staph: MSSA?
Which antibiotic is a good choice for Proteus mirabilis but not for Staph: MSSA?
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Which antibiotic is indicated for infections caused by Klebsiella?
Which antibiotic is indicated for infections caused by Klebsiella?
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Can amoxicillin effectively eliminate Drug-resistant Strep pneumoniae (DRSP)?
Can amoxicillin effectively eliminate Drug-resistant Strep pneumoniae (DRSP)?
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How can you identify if a bacterial strain produces beta-lactamase?
How can you identify if a bacterial strain produces beta-lactamase?
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What is the maximum adult dose for Amoxicillin/Clavulanic acid (Augmentin)?
What is the maximum adult dose for Amoxicillin/Clavulanic acid (Augmentin)?
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Which of the following organisms are NOT typically susceptible to Amoxicillin/Clavulanic acid (Augmentin)?
Which of the following organisms are NOT typically susceptible to Amoxicillin/Clavulanic acid (Augmentin)?
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Is TMP-SMX (Bactrim, Septra) effective against Strep organisms?
Is TMP-SMX (Bactrim, Septra) effective against Strep organisms?
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If a patient is allergic to penicillin, can you safely prescribe a cephalosporin?
If a patient is allergic to penicillin, can you safely prescribe a cephalosporin?
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If a patient is allergic to the pink pentagon in penicillin, can they safely take a cephalosporin?
If a patient is allergic to the pink pentagon in penicillin, can they safely take a cephalosporin?
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If a patient is allergic to the blue box in penicillin, can they safely take a cephalosporin?
If a patient is allergic to the blue box in penicillin, can they safely take a cephalosporin?
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Do all beta-lactam antibiotics trigger the same type of allergic reactions?
Do all beta-lactam antibiotics trigger the same type of allergic reactions?
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Can a patient who is allergic to both penicillin and cephalosporin be prescribed another class of antibiotics?
Can a patient who is allergic to both penicillin and cephalosporin be prescribed another class of antibiotics?
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Is being allergic to beta-lactam antibiotics common among patients?
Is being allergic to beta-lactam antibiotics common among patients?
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