QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+ 100%\ 2025-
2026
what types of infections are usually viral and don't
warrant antibacterial agents - ANSWERScommon cold
mumps
chickenpox
what is the gold standard for diagnosing CAP -
ANSWERSchest x-ray
first line treatments for CAP for patients with no
comorbiditites - ANSWERSoral amoxicillin
doxycycline
macrolides
when would a fluoroquinolone be given to treat CAP -
ANSWERSif the patient had been treated with an
antimicrobial agent in the last 90 days
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,macrolides in pregnancy - ANSWERSsafe
macrolides in children - ANSWERSsafe
treatment of choice for Mycoplasma pneumoniae -
ANSWERSmacrolides (azithromycin) safe for children and
adults
what is the empiric therapy of choice for CAP -
ANSWERScombinations beta-lactam plus macrolide
sinusitis
resp tract infections
3rd generation cephalosporin clinical use -
ANSWERSmeningitis
magnesium laxatives
most anatacids
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, tetracycline effects on bones and teeth - ANSWERSteeth-
yellow/brown discoloration, hypoplasia of enamel
bones-if taken while pregnant will suppress growth of
long bones of infant
tetracyclines and sun exposure - ANSWERStetracyclines
increase sensitivity of skin to ultraviolet light; reduce sun
exposure
tetracyclines considerations for children - ANSWERSdo
not use in children younger than 8 due to discoloration of
permanent teeth
tetracyclines considerations for pregnant women -
ANSWERSavoid in pregnancy can cause fetal harm
tetracyclines considerations for breastfeeding -
ANSWERSavoid; can cause permanent staining of teeth in
infant
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