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A patient with a known penicillin allergy requires treatment for a bacterial infection. Which class of antibiotics would be the MOST appropriate alternative?
A patient with a known penicillin allergy requires treatment for a bacterial infection. Which class of antibiotics would be the MOST appropriate alternative?
- Cephalosporins
- Macrolides (correct)
- Fluoroquinolones
- Aminoglycosides
Which of the following mechanisms of action is associated with fluoroquinolone antibiotics?
Which of the following mechanisms of action is associated with fluoroquinolone antibiotics?
- Disruption of the bacterial cell membrane
- Inhibition of bacterial protein synthesis
- Inhibition of bacterial DNA replication (correct)
- Inhibition of bacterial cell wall synthesis
A patient is prescribed tetracycline for acne. What important counseling point should the healthcare provider emphasize?
A patient is prescribed tetracycline for acne. What important counseling point should the healthcare provider emphasize?
- Discontinue the medication if mild diarrhea occurs.
- Increase intake of dairy products to promote absorption.
- Take the medication with antacids to avoid stomach upset.
- Use sunscreen and protective clothing due to increased photosensitivity. (correct)
Which antifungal agent is commonly used topically to treat cutaneous candidiasis?
Which antifungal agent is commonly used topically to treat cutaneous candidiasis?
A patient is prescribed metronidazole for treatment of Clostridium difficile infection. Which of the following instructions should be provided?
A patient is prescribed metronidazole for treatment of Clostridium difficile infection. Which of the following instructions should be provided?
What is the primary mechanism of action of sulfonamide antibiotics?
What is the primary mechanism of action of sulfonamide antibiotics?
A patient is receiving gentamicin for a severe Gram-negative infection. Monitoring for which of the following is MOST critical?
A patient is receiving gentamicin for a severe Gram-negative infection. Monitoring for which of the following is MOST critical?
Which of the following analgesics has a high risk of causing respiratory depression, especially when combined with other CNS depressants?
Which of the following analgesics has a high risk of causing respiratory depression, especially when combined with other CNS depressants?
Which of the following is a common mechanism of action for drugs used to treat urinary tract disorders, such as overactive bladder?
Which of the following is a common mechanism of action for drugs used to treat urinary tract disorders, such as overactive bladder?
A patient is prescribed a penicillin antibiotic. What should the healthcare provider advise the patient to do if they experience signs of an allergic reaction, such as rash, itching, or swelling?
A patient is prescribed a penicillin antibiotic. What should the healthcare provider advise the patient to do if they experience signs of an allergic reaction, such as rash, itching, or swelling?
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Non-Opioid Analgesics
Non-Opioid Analgesics
Analgesics that relieve pain without causing opioid-like effects.
Opioid Analgesics
Opioid Analgesics
Analgesics that relieve pain by binding to opioid receptors in the brain.
Penicillins and Cephalosporins
Penicillins and Cephalosporins
Beta-lactam antibiotics that inhibit bacterial cell wall synthesis.
Macrolides
Macrolides
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Tetracyclines
Tetracyclines
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Aminoglycosides
Aminoglycosides
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Fluoroquinolones
Fluoroquinolones
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Sulfonamides
Sulfonamides
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Antifungals
Antifungals
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Metronidazole
Metronidazole
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Study Notes
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- Pharmacology involves studying Non-Opioid and Opioid Analgesics, Penicillins and Cephalosporins, Macrolides, Tetracyclines, Aminoglycosides, Fluoroquinolones, Sulfonamides, Antifungals, Peptides, Metronidazole, and Drugs for Urinary Tract Disorders.
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