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What is the primary mechanism of action of urinary antiseptics in the treatment of UTIs?
What is the primary mechanism of action of urinary antiseptics in the treatment of UTIs?
- Reducing the pH of urine
- Boosting the immune system
- Systemic antibacterial effects
- Inhibiting bacterial growth in urine (correct)
What is the common practice when administering urinary antiseptics?
What is the common practice when administering urinary antiseptics?
- Administering with antibiotics to enhance effects
- Administering with probiotics to promote gut health
- Administering with alkalizing agents to increase pH
- Administering with acidifying agents to lower pH (correct)
Which of the following bacteria is not susceptible to nitrofurantoin?
Which of the following bacteria is not susceptible to nitrofurantoin?
- E. coli
- Staphylococcus saprophyticus
- Proteus (correct)
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa
What is the primary characteristic of urinary antiseptics?
What is the primary characteristic of urinary antiseptics?
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Why do urinary antiseptics lack systemic antibacterial effects?
Why do urinary antiseptics lack systemic antibacterial effects?
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What is the primary mechanism by which nalidixic acid acts against gram-negative organisms?
What is the primary mechanism by which nalidixic acid acts against gram-negative organisms?
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Which of the following drugs is NOT active against Proteus?
Which of the following drugs is NOT active against Proteus?
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What is the consequence of combining methenamine with sulfonamides?
What is the consequence of combining methenamine with sulfonamides?
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What is the primary route of excretion of nalidixic acid?
What is the primary route of excretion of nalidixic acid?
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What is a common adverse effect of nitrofurantoin?
What is a common adverse effect of nitrofurantoin?
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