Pharm Exam II; Lippincott questions with correct answers

Correct answer = D. Tobramycin (an aminoglycoside) is considered a pregnancy risk category D drug which means there is chance for potential harm to the fetus. Nitrofurantoin, amoxicillin (a penicillin), and cephalexin (a cephalosporin) are considered category B. - Answer A 24-year-old pregnant female presents to the urgent care clinic with fever, frequency, and urgency. She is diagnosed with a urinary tract infection (UTI). Based on potential harm to the fetus, which of the following medications should be avoided in treating her UTI? A. Nitrofurantoin. B. Amoxicillin. C. Cephalexin. D. Tobramycin. Correct answer = A. S. pneumoniae resistance to β-lactam antibiotics involves alteration in one or more of the major penicillin-binding proteins. - Answer Which of the following is the primary method of β-lactam resistance with Streptococcus pneumoniae? A. Modification of target site. B. Decreased drug levels due to changes in perm