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MGLQZ

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A patient has a genitourinary infection and is being treated with a fluoroquinolone. What is the advantage of a fluoroquinolone over an aminoglycoside?
 
  A) The fluoroquinolone does not have adverse effects.
  B) The fluoroquinolone can be given orally.
  C) The fluoroquinolone has a nearly immediate peak.
  D) The fluoroquinolone has a broader spectrum.

Question 2

A woman suffers from amenorrhea. Which of the following medications will be prescribed?
 
  A) Testosterone
  B) Progesterone
  C) Estrogen
  D) Lactate


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
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Fluoroquinolones are often given orally. Like all drugs, they have adverse effects. Peak levels are not immediately achieved, and they do not have a broader spectrum than an aminoglycoside.

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MGLQZ

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Excellent

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