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How are macrolides like Erythromycin and Azithromycin absorbed in the body?
How are macrolides like Erythromycin and Azithromycin absorbed in the body?
- Metabolized by the kidneys
- Readily absorbed and stable in stomach acid (correct)
- Destroyed by stomach acid
- Excreted unchanged in feces
What is the mechanism of action of macrolides like Erythromycin and Azithromycin?
What is the mechanism of action of macrolides like Erythromycin and Azithromycin?
- Promote bacterial DNA replication
- Inhibit viral replication
- Inhibit bacterial protein synthesis (correct)
- Enhance bacterial cell wall synthesis
Which macrolide is excreted in the urine instead of bile?
Which macrolide is excreted in the urine instead of bile?
- Erythromycin
- Azithromycin
- Clarithromycin (correct)
- None of the above
Why is Azithromycin preferred over Erythromycin for severe infections or immunocompromised patients?
Why is Azithromycin preferred over Erythromycin for severe infections or immunocompromised patients?
In dentistry, which macrolide is preferred as an alternative to penicillin for allergic patients?
In dentistry, which macrolide is preferred as an alternative to penicillin for allergic patients?
What happens when Erythromycin is used in combination with the anticoagulant drug Warfarin?
What happens when Erythromycin is used in combination with the anticoagulant drug Warfarin?
Why is Clarithromycin not preferred for severe infections or immunocompromised patients?
Why is Clarithromycin not preferred for severe infections or immunocompromised patients?
Why are macrolides considered safe in renal dysfunction patients?
Why are macrolides considered safe in renal dysfunction patients?
How do macrolides like Erythromycin and Azithromycin affect bacterial growth?
How do macrolides like Erythromycin and Azithromycin affect bacterial growth?
What can result from combining macrolides with penicillin?
What can result from combining macrolides with penicillin?
