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kaid0807

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Which antibacterial drug kills bacteria by binding to cell wall proteins and preventing them from being incorporated into cells walls?
 
  a. Levofloxacin (Levaquin)
  b. Minocycline (Vectrin)
  c. Vancomycin (Vancocin)
  d. Gentamicin

Question 2

A patient who has been on antibiotic therapy for 3 weeks has a cottage cheeselike coating on the teeth, gums, and roof of the mouth. What your best action?
 
  a. Take a specimen and send it to the laboratory for culture.
  b. Hold the dose and notify the prescriber immediately.
  c. Document this expected finding as the only response.
  d. Assist the patient to perform frequent mouth care


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

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D


kaid0807

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

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