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altibaby

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on: Jul 16, 2018
Pentamidine is indicated for the treatment of which of the following diseases?
 
  a. Pneumocystis jiroveci
  b. Tuberculosis
  c. HIV infection
  d. Pneumococcal pneumonia

Question 2

Which of the following are considered an aerosolized antiinfective agent? 1. Pentamidine 2. Ribavirin 3. Tobramycin 4. Amikacin
 
  a. 1 and 3 only
  b. 1, 2, and 3 only
  c. 3 and 4 only
  d. 2, 3, and 4 only


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abro1885

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Pentamidine isethionate is an antiprotozoal agent that has been used in the treatment of oppor-tunistic pneumonia caused by Pneumocystis carinii (PCP).

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Pentamidine, ribavirin, inhaled tobramycin, and zanamivir are antiinfective agents. They are briefly outlined in the chapter text.


altibaby

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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:D TYSM

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