Author Question: The most common adverse reactions to antiinfective medications are: 1. yeast infections, vaginal ... (Read 79 times)

TFauchery · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The most common adverse reactions to antiinfective medications are:

1. yeast infections, vaginal itching, and thrush.
2. superinfections, organ toxicity, and hypersensitivity.
3. ototoxicity, nephrotoxicity, and hepatotoxicity.
4. allergy, anaphylaxis, and cross-sensitivity.

Question 2

Antibiotics are:

1. never used in viral, parasitic, or fungal infections.
2. rarely used in viral, parasitic, or fungal infections.
3. used in viral, parasitic, or fungal infections if a secondary bacterial infection de-velops.
4. used in superinfections caused by yeast.

lkoler · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

2
Superinfections may develop, particularly after long-term use. There are certain antibiotics that are much more likely to produce tissue damage than others.

Answer to Question 2

3
When a secondary infection occurs, specific antibiotics are effective for the primary problems for which the medication might be used.