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Pharmaceutical Treatment of Bacterial Infections
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Pharmaceutical Treatment of Bacterial Infections

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Why can't 1st generation cephalosporins be used to treat Haemophilus Influenzae infections?

  • Because 1st generation cephalosporins mainly cover gram-positive bacteria (correct)
  • Because Haemophilus Influenzae is resistant to all cephalosporins
  • Because Haemophilus Influenzae is a gram-positive bacterium
  • Because Haemophilus Influenzae is a virus
  • What is a characteristic that makes Stereotype B of Haemophilus Influenzae more virulent?

  • It is a virus
  • It is gram-negative
  • It is encapsulated (correct)
  • It is resistant to all antibiotics
  • Which of the following bacteria are commonly associated with otitis media (OM)?

  • Moraxella Catarrhalis, Haemophilus Influenzae, and Streptococcus Pneumoniae (correct)
  • Staphylococcus aureus, Moraxella Catarrhalis, and Haemophilus Influenzae
  • Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Moraxella Catarrhalis, and Haemophilus Influenzae
  • Moraxella Catarrhalis, Haemophilus Influenzae, and Escherichia Coli
  • What is the typical habitat of Pseudomonas aeruginosa?

    <p>Water areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of antibiotic is typically used to treat Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections?

    <p>Fluoroquinolone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of Staphylococcus aureus?

    <p>It is not easy to kill and tends to cause abscesses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When are symptoms of a yeast infection likely to appear?

    <p>When hyphae are present</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason antibiotics should not be prescribed for chronic sinusitis?

    <p>It is usually not caused by an organism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is penicillin G only available in IV form?

    <p>It is not stable in gastric acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the only contraindication for penicillin?

    <p>Allergy to the medication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main concern when using neomycin?

    <p>It will kill everything in the gut</p> Signup and view all the answers

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