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Which type of bacteria is Penicillin G most effective against?
Which type of bacteria is Penicillin G most effective against?
- Spirochetes
- Gram-positive bacteria (correct)
- Gram-negative bacilli
- Penicillinase-producing staphylococci
In which situation is Penicillin G considered a drug of choice?
In which situation is Penicillin G considered a drug of choice?
- Gas gangrene caused by Clostridium perfringens
- Infections caused by penicillinase-producing Staphy.aureus
- Treatment of gram-negative bacilli infections
- Pharyngitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes (correct)
What is the antimicrobial spectrum of Penicillin G in relation to gram-negative bacteria?
What is the antimicrobial spectrum of Penicillin G in relation to gram-negative bacteria?
- Resistant to most gram-negative bacilli (correct)
- Effective against all gram-negative bacteria
- Inactive against all gram-negative bacteria
- Active against Neisseria meningitidis only
For which infection is Penicillin G the preferred drug?
For which infection is Penicillin G the preferred drug?
Which form of penicillin G is considered a repository preparation because it is absorbed slowly?
Which form of penicillin G is considered a repository preparation because it is absorbed slowly?
Which route of administration should be used when high blood levels of penicillin are needed rapidly?
Which route of administration should be used when high blood levels of penicillin are needed rapidly?
Which salts of penicillin G must never be administered intravenously due to poor water solubility?
Which salts of penicillin G must never be administered intravenously due to poor water solubility?
Which body tissues show poor penetration by penicillin in the absence of inflammation?
Which body tissues show poor penetration by penicillin in the absence of inflammation?
How is penicillin primarily eliminated from the body?
How is penicillin primarily eliminated from the body?
In which group of patients should kidney function be monitored when using penicillin?
In which group of patients should kidney function be monitored when using penicillin?
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