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Which drug is considered the drug of choice for difficile infections?
Which drug is considered the drug of choice for difficile infections?
- Vancomycin (correct)
- Ceftriaxone
- Teicoplanin
- Gentamicin
What is a common adverse effect associated with vancomycin use?
What is a common adverse effect associated with vancomycin use?
- Red neck syndrome
- Nephrotoxicity (correct)
- Bronchospasm
- Granulocytopenia
In which condition can teicoplanin be used as an alternative to vancomycin?
In which condition can teicoplanin be used as an alternative to vancomycin?
- Osteomyelitis (correct)
- Endocarditis
- Skin infections
- Bacterial meningitis
What symptom is associated with Red man syndrome?
What symptom is associated with Red man syndrome?
Which drug is given along with teicoplanin for the treatment of Enterococcal endocarditis?
Which drug is given along with teicoplanin for the treatment of Enterococcal endocarditis?
What is the primary mechanism of action of vancomycin and teicoplanin?
What is the primary mechanism of action of vancomycin and teicoplanin?
Which component do vancomycin and teicoplanin bind to in order to exert their mechanism of action?
Which component do vancomycin and teicoplanin bind to in order to exert their mechanism of action?
Why are vancomycin and teicoplanin ineffective against Gram-negative organisms?
Why are vancomycin and teicoplanin ineffective against Gram-negative organisms?
In which bacterial infections is vancomycin commonly used as an alternative drug?
In which bacterial infections is vancomycin commonly used as an alternative drug?
Apart from intravenous administration, in which specific condition is vancomycin given orally?
Apart from intravenous administration, in which specific condition is vancomycin given orally?
What additional cellular component do vancomycin and teicoplanin damage, contributing to their mechanism of action?
What additional cellular component do vancomycin and teicoplanin damage, contributing to their mechanism of action?
