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What is the main mechanism of action of Penicillin antibiotics?
What is the main mechanism of action of Penicillin antibiotics?
Which antibiotic is most effective for gram-negative coverage among Cephalosporins?
Which antibiotic is most effective for gram-negative coverage among Cephalosporins?
What should the nurse monitor for when administering Carbapenems?
What should the nurse monitor for when administering Carbapenems?
Which generation of Cephalosporins is specifically effective against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)?
Which generation of Cephalosporins is specifically effective against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)?
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What is the main target of Aminoglycosides in bacteria?
What is the main target of Aminoglycosides in bacteria?
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Which antibiotic class has a boxed warning for corrected QT interval prolongation, CNS effects, peripheral neuropathy, and tendon rupture?
Which antibiotic class has a boxed warning for corrected QT interval prolongation, CNS effects, peripheral neuropathy, and tendon rupture?
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Which antibiotic should be reported immediately if a patient experiences joint or muscle pain, or tendon rupture?
Which antibiotic should be reported immediately if a patient experiences joint or muscle pain, or tendon rupture?
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Which antibiotic class is known to be nephrotoxic and requires monitoring of peak/trough levels?
Which antibiotic class is known to be nephrotoxic and requires monitoring of peak/trough levels?
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Which antibiotic group should not be taken during pregnancy due to potential bone and teeth effects?
Which antibiotic group should not be taken during pregnancy due to potential bone and teeth effects?
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Which antibiotic requires abstinence from alcohol for at least 48 hours after treatment to prevent a severe flu-like reaction?
Which antibiotic requires abstinence from alcohol for at least 48 hours after treatment to prevent a severe flu-like reaction?
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