After teaching a group of students about tetracyclines, the ...

[elizabeth18]

After teaching a group of students about tetracyclines, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students identify which of the following as a true statement? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Tetracyclines are broad-spectrum antibiotics.
  B) Tetracyclines may cause permanent discoloration of the teeth in children.
  C) Tetracyclines can be used when penicillins are contraindicated.
  D) Tetracyclines are contraindicated in children younger than 6 years.
  E) Tetracyclines are used to treat Rocky Mountain spotted fever.

Question 2

After teaching a group of students about antibacterial drugs that disrupt the bacterial cell wall, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students identify which of the following as an example of a carbapenem?
 
  Select all that apply.
 
  A) Vancomycin
  B) Imipenem-cilastatin
  C) Meropenem
  D) Aztreonam
  E) Ceftriaxone

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Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, B, C, E
Feedback:
Tetracyclines are broad-spectrum antibiotics used to treat rickettsial disease, such as Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and when the use of penicillins is contraindicated. Tetracyclines are not given to children younger than 9 years of age unless absolutely necessary because these drugs may cause permanent yellow-gray-brown discoloration of the teeth.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B, C
Feedback:
Carbapenems include imipenem-cilastatin and meropenem. Vancomycin and aztreonam are classified as miscellaneous drugs that disrupt the bacterial cell wall. Ceftriaxone is a third-generation cephalosporin.

[elizabeth18]

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