Section 12: Drugs Used In Infectious Disease And Inflammation

Question 1

What are some examples of penicillins?

Answer 1

amoxicillin, ampicillin, dicloxacillin. (Pg. 327)

Question 2

What is active against gram-positive and some gram-negative bacteria?

Answer 2

Penicillins (Pg. 327)

Question 3

What is active against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria?

Answer 3

Cephalosporins (Pg. 327)

Question 4

What drugs is used to treat; ear, throat, and respiratory tract infections, and urinary tract infections?

Answer 4

Cephalosporins (Pg. 327)

Question 5

What drug is used to treat many infections, including tonsillitis, pharyngitis, bronchitis, and pneumonia?

Answer 5

Penicillins (Pg. 327)

Question 6

True or False:

About 6% to 10% of those who are allergic to penicillins are not allergic to cephalosporins?

Answer 6

False. 6% to 10% are also allergic to cephalosporins (Pg. 327)

Question 7

Why are tetracyclines not prescribed for children under the age of 12 or for pregnant women?

Answer 7

Discolor developing teeth (Pg. 327)