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Which of the following is true about methicillin?
Which of the following is true about methicillin?
- Methicillin is a narrow-spectrum antibiotic. (correct)
- Methicillin has a lower frequency of interstitial nephritis compared to other penicillins.
- Methicillin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic.
- Methicillin can be administered orally.
How is methicillin administered?
How is methicillin administered?
- Topically
- Subcutaneously
- Orally
- Intravenously (correct)
What is an adverse effect of methicillin?
What is an adverse effect of methicillin?
- Gastrointestinal bleeding
- Interstitial nephritis (correct)
- Hypertension
- Hyperglycemia
What is the purpose of methicillin in the laboratory?
What is the purpose of methicillin in the laboratory?
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Which penicillin has taken over the role of methicillin in determining antibiotic sensitivity of Staphylococcus aureus?
Which penicillin has taken over the role of methicillin in determining antibiotic sensitivity of Staphylococcus aureus?
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Which of the following is true about methicillin's medical uses?
Which of the following is true about methicillin's medical uses?
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What is the spectrum of activity of methicillin?
What is the spectrum of activity of methicillin?
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What penicillin has taken over the role of methicillin in determining antibiotic sensitivity of Staphylococcus aureus?
What penicillin has taken over the role of methicillin in determining antibiotic sensitivity of Staphylococcus aureus?
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What is the purpose of methicillin in the laboratory?
What is the purpose of methicillin in the laboratory?
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What is an adverse effect of methicillin?
What is an adverse effect of methicillin?
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