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Which component in penicillins is responsible for their activity?
Which component in penicillins is responsible for their activity?
What is the clinical spectrum of activity for amoxicillin?
What is the clinical spectrum of activity for amoxicillin?
Which route is commonly used for administering amoxicillin?
Which route is commonly used for administering amoxicillin?
What is the primary pathway of elimination for amoxicillin?
What is the primary pathway of elimination for amoxicillin?
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Which adverse reaction is commonly associated with penicillins?
Which adverse reaction is commonly associated with penicillins?
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What is the mechanism of action for aminoglycosides like gentamicin?
What is the mechanism of action for aminoglycosides like gentamicin?
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Which of the following antibiotics has a mechanism of action that involves irreversible inhibition of protein synthesis?
Which of the following antibiotics has a mechanism of action that involves irreversible inhibition of protein synthesis?
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Which antibiotic is most commonly associated with ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity?
Which antibiotic is most commonly associated with ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity?
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Which antibiotic has a high lipid solubility and is contraindicated in children and pregnancy?
Which antibiotic has a high lipid solubility and is contraindicated in children and pregnancy?
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Which of the following antibiotics is bactericidal and concentrates in renal cortical tissue?
Which of the following antibiotics is bactericidal and concentrates in renal cortical tissue?
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Which antibiotic can cause photosensitivity and accumulates well in body fluids and tissues?
Which antibiotic can cause photosensitivity and accumulates well in body fluids and tissues?
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Which of the following antibiotics interferes with the release of acetylcholine (Ach) and may cause neuromuscular junction blockage?
Which of the following antibiotics interferes with the release of acetylcholine (Ach) and may cause neuromuscular junction blockage?
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