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elizabeth18

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A patient reports an urticarial reaction to penicillin G. Which antibiotic would be the safest choice?
 
  1. Dicloxacillin
  2. Erythromycin
  3. Nafcillin
  4. Ceftazidime

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How do penicillin V and penicillin G differ?
 
  1. Penicillin G has a different mechanism of action.
  2. Penicillin V is more potent.
  3. Penicillin G is more likely to cause anaphylaxis.
  4. Penicillin V can be administered orally.


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

Correct Answer: 2

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