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Capo

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on: Jul 23, 2018
Sulfonamides are commonly used to treat which of the following types of infections? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Ulcerative colitis
  B) Urinary tract infection
  C) Acute otitis media
  D) Upper respiratory tract infection
  E) Osteomyelitis

Question 2

A group of nursing students are reviewing information about sulfonamides. Which of the following if stated by the students indicate understanding of this drug class? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Sulfonamides are well absorbed when given orally.
  B) Sulfonamides are poorly absorbed when given orally.
  C) Sulfonamides treat only gram-positive infections.
  D) Sulfonamides treat only gram-negative infections.
  E) Sulfonamides are excreted by the kidneys.


sarah_brady415

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, B, C
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Sulfonamides are often used to treat ulcerative colitis, urinary tract infection, and acute otitis media.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, E
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Sulfonamides are well absorbed by the GI tract and are excreted by the kidneys. Sulfonamides treat both gram-positive and gram-negative infections.


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