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What does the abbreviation IV stand for?
What does the abbreviation IV stand for?
- Intravenous (correct)
- Once daily
- Intra muscular
- Prescription
Which antibiotic inhibits ribosomal protein synthesis?
Which antibiotic inhibits ribosomal protein synthesis?
- Beta-lactam antibiotics
- Metronidazole
- Clindamycin (correct)
- Tetracyclines
What is the primary mode of action of Beta-lactam antibiotics?
What is the primary mode of action of Beta-lactam antibiotics?
- Interference with bacterial metabolism
- Inhibition of ribosomal protein synthesis
- Inhibition of DNA synthesis
- Inhibition of cell wall synthesis (correct)
Which antibiotic is derived from fungus penicillium?
Which antibiotic is derived from fungus penicillium?
What structure is characteristic of beta-lactam antibiotics?
What structure is characteristic of beta-lactam antibiotics?
Which antibiotic is known for its gastrointestinal side effects?
Which antibiotic is known for its gastrointestinal side effects?
'Gm' stands for which unit of measurement?
'Gm' stands for which unit of measurement?
Which antibiotic inhibits (DNA) synthesis?
Which antibiotic inhibits (DNA) synthesis?
Which antibiotics are considered compatible with breastfeeding?
Which antibiotics are considered compatible with breastfeeding?
Which of the following drugs should be avoided in individuals with penicillin allergy?
Which of the following drugs should be avoided in individuals with penicillin allergy?
What drug interaction should be considered when administering intravenous ceftriaxone?
What drug interaction should be considered when administering intravenous ceftriaxone?
Which cephalosporin should not be given with calcium-containing solutions to prevent microcrystalline precipitates?
Which cephalosporin should not be given with calcium-containing solutions to prevent microcrystalline precipitates?
Which antibiotic is commonly prescribed in dentistry to manage infections in penicillin allergic patients?
Which antibiotic is commonly prescribed in dentistry to manage infections in penicillin allergic patients?
Why should cephalosporins be avoided in patients who had immediate hypersensitivity reactions to penicillin?
Why should cephalosporins be avoided in patients who had immediate hypersensitivity reactions to penicillin?
What is the mechanism of action of cephalosporins in mammals?
What is the mechanism of action of cephalosporins in mammals?
Which class of drugs can reduce the absorption of oral cephalosporins?
Which class of drugs can reduce the absorption of oral cephalosporins?
'Klacid' and 'Zithromax' are examples of which type of antibiotics?
'Klacid' and 'Zithromax' are examples of which type of antibiotics?
What is the mechanism of action of aminoglycosides?
What is the mechanism of action of aminoglycosides?
Why are aminoglycosides not safe in pregnancy?
Why are aminoglycosides not safe in pregnancy?
How are aminoglycosides primarily excreted from the body?
How are aminoglycosides primarily excreted from the body?
Which adverse effect is associated with a rapid increase in aminoglycoside concentration?
Which adverse effect is associated with a rapid increase in aminoglycoside concentration?
What is the primary use of neomycin before colorectal surgery?
What is the primary use of neomycin before colorectal surgery?
Why must all aminoglycosides be given parenterally?
Why must all aminoglycosides be given parenterally?
How do aminoglycosides affect auditory function leading to potential hearing loss?
How do aminoglycosides affect auditory function leading to potential hearing loss?
What makes the antibacterial effects of beta-lactam antibiotics synergistic with aminoglycosides?
What makes the antibacterial effects of beta-lactam antibiotics synergistic with aminoglycosides?
Why are aminoglycosides avoided in renally impaired patients?
Why are aminoglycosides avoided in renally impaired patients?
What is the purpose of subgingival scaling?
What is the purpose of subgingival scaling?
What is the purpose of empiric therapy in antibiotic treatment?
What is the purpose of empiric therapy in antibiotic treatment?
What is the purpose of definitive therapy in antibiotic treatment?
What is the purpose of definitive therapy in antibiotic treatment?
What is the purpose of screening in dental procedures?
What is the purpose of screening in dental procedures?
What is an orthodontic appliance?
What is an orthodontic appliance?
What is the purpose of therapeutic antibiotic treatment?
What is the purpose of therapeutic antibiotic treatment?
What is lymphadenopathy?
What is lymphadenopathy?
What is pericoronitis?
What is pericoronitis?
What is the purpose of culture and antibiotic sensitivity testing?
What is the purpose of culture and antibiotic sensitivity testing?
What is the primary mechanism of action of penicillin antibiotics?
What is the primary mechanism of action of penicillin antibiotics?
Which statement about the spectrum of activity of penicillin antibiotics is correct?
Which statement about the spectrum of activity of penicillin antibiotics is correct?
Which of the following penicillins is a natural penicillin commonly used for oral infections?
Which of the following penicillins is a natural penicillin commonly used for oral infections?
Which penicillin is commonly used in dental practice?
Which penicillin is commonly used in dental practice?
What is the primary site of absorption for oral penicillins?
What is the primary site of absorption for oral penicillins?
Which statement about the distribution of penicillin is correct?
Which statement about the distribution of penicillin is correct?
Which of the following is a semisynthetic penicillin?
Which of the following is a semisynthetic penicillin?
What is the primary indication for using Penicillin G?
What is the primary indication for using Penicillin G?
Which of the following is a correct statement about syphilis?
Which of the following is a correct statement about syphilis?
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