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The term used for an antibiotic that is effective against many different types of bacteria is:
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Broad Spectrum
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Penecillin may be used prophylactically (without evidence of an acute infection) in the managemant of:
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Rheumatic Fever
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Amoxicillin is superior to oral penicillin V in every respect except:
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It needs to be taken more frequently during the day
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A cross sensitivity may occur between penicillin and:
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Cephalexin
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Another name for the macrolide antibiotics is:
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The Erythromycins
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Viruses differ from other microorganisms in that they:
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Require an intact cell to replicate
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Interferon alfa is used in the treatment of:
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Hepatitis B
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An agent often used in the treatment of AIDS is:
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Zidovudine
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A common use for the sulfonamides is for:
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Urinary Tract Infections
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Drugs that may cross-react with a sulfonamide to cause an allergic reaction include all of the following except:
a.)Tolazamide b.)Dapsone c.)Penicillin d.)Hydrochlorothiazide |
c.)Penicillin
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Symptoms of an allergic reaction may include all except which symptom?
a.)Red, watery eyes b.)Thirst c.)Runndy nose d.)Asthma |
b.)Thirst
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A severe and life-threatening allergic reaction is known as:
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Anaphylaxis
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A drug that may be given orally to treat an allergic reaction is:
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Loratidine
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An example of an intranasal antihistamine is:
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Azelastine Hydrochloride
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Immunotherapy consists of:
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Repeated administration of small amounts of antigen
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The primary side effect of Diphenhydramine(Benedryl) is:
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Drowsiness
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The advantage loratadine has over diphenhydramine is that it:
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Is less sedating
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The best approach to the beginning treatment of allergies is to:
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Avoid the allergen
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An agent that may be potentiated or have an increased effect when given with antihistamines is:
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Alcoholic beverages
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An example of a nonsedating antihistamine is:
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Fexofenadine
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A use for a counterirritant such as camphor may be to:
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Relieve deep muscle pain
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Cocaine is an effective local anesthetic for:
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Nasal Mucous Membranes
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Which of the following is not an antifungal agent?
a.)Tolnaftate b.)Zinc Sulfate c.)Clioquinol d.)Zinc Undecylenate |
b.)Zinc Sulfate
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Tretinoin (Retin-A) is used in the treatment of:
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Acne
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An agent effective in the topical treatment if minilial infections is:
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Clotrimazole
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A topical agent useful in the treatment of burns is:
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Mafenide Acetate(Sulfamylon Cream)
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The topical corticosteroids have all the following properties except:
a.)Enhanced wound healing b.)Antiinflammatory c.)Antipruritic d.)Vasoconstriction |
a.)Enhanced Wound Healing
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An example of the highest potency topical corticosteroid would be:
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Diflorasone
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An agent used in the treatment of atopic dermatitis is:
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Pimecrolimus
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An indication of the effectiveness of a sunscreen would be the:
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SPF number
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