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In which condition would neomycin be used intrathecally?
In which condition would neomycin be used intrathecally?
- Meningitis caused by gram negative bacilli (correct)
- Gram positive infection
- Peritonitis due to peritoneal dialysis
- Sepsis in immunocompromized patients caused by Pseudomonas
For which specific purpose is neomycin used in hepatic coma?
For which specific purpose is neomycin used in hepatic coma?
- Suppression of gut flora (correct)
- Relief of diarrhea
- Preparation of bowel for surgery
- Treating skin infections
Which bacterial infection would neomycin be ineffective against?
Which bacterial infection would neomycin be ineffective against?
- Pseudomonas sepsis (correct)
- Staphylococcal endocarditis
- Enterococcal endocarditis
- Skin lesions
In which veterinary condition is kanamycin used?
In which veterinary condition is kanamycin used?
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What differentiates the veterinary use of neomycin from its human use?
What differentiates the veterinary use of neomycin from its human use?
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What distinguishes kanamycin from gentamicin in terms of effectiveness?
What distinguishes kanamycin from gentamicin in terms of effectiveness?
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Under what administration route is neomycin not absorbed?
Under what administration route is neomycin not absorbed?
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What makes neomycin less toxic than lactulose for hepatic coma?
What makes neomycin less toxic than lactulose for hepatic coma?
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Why is neomycin used topically for infected burns, wounds, and skin lesions?
Why is neomycin used topically for infected burns, wounds, and skin lesions?
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