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Which class of antibiotics inhibits cell wall synthesis?
Which class of antibiotics inhibits cell wall synthesis?
What is the mechanism of action of vancomycin?
What is the mechanism of action of vancomycin?
Which antibiotic may have both bactericidal and bacteriostatic activity depending on the dose or specific bacteria?
Which antibiotic may have both bactericidal and bacteriostatic activity depending on the dose or specific bacteria?
What is a common mechanism of resistance to antibiotics?
What is a common mechanism of resistance to antibiotics?
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Which of the following is a possible hypothesis for the interaction between oral contraceptives (OCs) and antibiotics?
Which of the following is a possible hypothesis for the interaction between oral contraceptives (OCs) and antibiotics?
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Which category of antibacterial drugs is associated with a 13 fold increase in the risk of unintended pregnancies when taken with oral contraceptives?
Which category of antibacterial drugs is associated with a 13 fold increase in the risk of unintended pregnancies when taken with oral contraceptives?
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Which organization does not advise any additional precautions despite the uncertainties regarding the interaction between antibiotics and oral contraceptives?
Which organization does not advise any additional precautions despite the uncertainties regarding the interaction between antibiotics and oral contraceptives?
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Which enzyme-inducing drug is mentioned in the text as posing a risk of unintended pregnancies when taken with oral contraceptives?
Which enzyme-inducing drug is mentioned in the text as posing a risk of unintended pregnancies when taken with oral contraceptives?
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What is a potential mechanism by which fluoroquinolones increase the effect of warfarin?
What is a potential mechanism by which fluoroquinolones increase the effect of warfarin?
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How do macrolides such as azithromycin and erythromycin affect the metabolism of warfarin?
How do macrolides such as azithromycin and erythromycin affect the metabolism of warfarin?
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What is a consideration for penicillins in relation to warfarin use?
What is a consideration for penicillins in relation to warfarin use?
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What is a potential effect of sulfonamides on warfarin therapy?
What is a potential effect of sulfonamides on warfarin therapy?
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