9 Questions
In which condition would neomycin be used intrathecally?
Meningitis caused by gram negative bacilli
For which specific purpose is neomycin used in hepatic coma?
Suppression of gut flora
Which bacterial infection would neomycin be ineffective against?
Pseudomonas sepsis
In which veterinary condition is kanamycin used?
Enteric infections in dogs
What differentiates the veterinary use of neomycin from its human use?
Treatment of ear infections
What distinguishes kanamycin from gentamicin in terms of effectiveness?
Effectiveness against Pseudomonas spp.
Under what administration route is neomycin not absorbed?
Oral
What makes neomycin less toxic than lactulose for hepatic coma?
It suppresses ammonia production.
Why is neomycin used topically for infected burns, wounds, and skin lesions?
It has no systemic absorption.
Test your knowledge on veterinary pharmacology by identifying and understanding the classifications, members, mechanism of action, and resistance factors of 1-aminoglycosides in chemotherapy. Explore key concepts related to this group of protein synthesis inhibitors.
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