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Which type of bacterial infections is penicillin effective against?
Which type of bacterial infections is penicillin effective against?
- Viral infections
- Gram positive organisms, gram negative cocci, and nonbeta lactamase producing anaerobes (correct)
- Gram negative organisms and beta lactamase producing anaerobes
- Anaerobic infections only
What is the recommended route of administration for penicillin?
What is the recommended route of administration for penicillin?
- IV or IM (correct)
- Inhalation
- Oral
- Subcutaneous
What can block tubular secretion and prolong Penicillin G’s half life?
What can block tubular secretion and prolong Penicillin G’s half life?
- Aspirin
- Probenecid (correct)
- Acetaminophen
- Ibuprofen
What is the long-acting penicillin given intramuscularly for the treatment of syphilis and secondary prophylaxis of rheumatic fever?
What is the long-acting penicillin given intramuscularly for the treatment of syphilis and secondary prophylaxis of rheumatic fever?
What is the mechanism of action of cephalosporins?
What is the mechanism of action of cephalosporins?
By generation, which generation of cephalosporins is cefazolin classified as?
By generation, which generation of cephalosporins is cefazolin classified as?
What should be watched out for when administering penicillin?
What should be watched out for when administering penicillin?
What is the predominant mechanism of action of penicillin and cephalosporins?
What is the predominant mechanism of action of penicillin and cephalosporins?
What is the indication for penicillin use?
What is the indication for penicillin use?
What is the chance of cross reactivity with cephalosporins when using penicillin?
What is the chance of cross reactivity with cephalosporins when using penicillin?
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