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What is the mechanism of action of tetracyclines?
What is the mechanism of action of tetracyclines?
What is the main function of tetracyclines?
What is the main function of tetracyclines?
What type of bacteria are tetracyclines active against?
What type of bacteria are tetracyclines active against?
What type of bacteria are tetracyclines active against?
What type of bacteria are tetracyclines active against?
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How many mechanisms of resistance to tetracycline analogs are there?
How many mechanisms of resistance to tetracycline analogs are there?
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How many mechanisms of resistance to tetracycline analogs are there?
How many mechanisms of resistance to tetracycline analogs are there?
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What is the difference between tetracyclines in terms of their absorption and elimination?
What is the difference between tetracyclines in terms of their absorption and elimination?
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In which body fluids are tetracyclines not distributed widely?
In which body fluids are tetracyclines not distributed widely?
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Where are tetracyclines distributed in the body?
Where are tetracyclines distributed in the body?
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Where are tetracyclines excreted mainly?
Where are tetracyclines excreted mainly?
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How are tetracyclines excreted from the body?
How are tetracyclines excreted from the body?
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How are tetracyclines classified?
How are tetracyclines classified?
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How are tetracyclines classified?
How are tetracyclines classified?
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What is a potential side effect of tetracyclines?
What is a potential side effect of tetracyclines?
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Study Notes
- Tetracyclines are antibiotics that inhibit protein synthesis.
- They are active against many gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.
- There are three mechanisms of resistance to tetracycline analogs.
- Tetracyclines differ in their absorption after oral administration and in their elimination.
- Tetracyclines are 40–80% bound by serum proteins.
- Tetracyclines are distributed widely to tissues and body fluids except for cerebrospinal fluid.
- They cross the placenta to reach the fetus and are excreted in milk.
- Tetracyclines are excreted mainly in bile and urine.
- Tetracyclines are classified as short-acting, intermediate-acting, or long-acting.
- Tetracyclines can damage growing bones and teeth.
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Think you know everything there is to know about tetracyclines? Test your knowledge with our quiz! From their mechanisms of resistance to their absorption and elimination, this quiz will cover all the key facts about tetracyclines. Plus, we'll dive into the different classifications of tetracyclines and the potential risks associated with their use. Perfect for students, healthcare professionals, and anyone interested in antibiotics and their effects on the body.