Author Question: Penicillin is the drug of choice in the treatment of: 1. urinary tract infections caused by ... (Read 131 times)

sc00by25 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Penicillin is the drug of choice in the treatment of:

1. urinary tract infections caused by Escherichia coli.
2. otitis media caused by Haemophilus.
3. group A beta-hemolytic streptococci.
4. group B staphylococci.

Question 2

A patient is instructed to take an oral troche by:

1. dissolving it slowly in the mouth.
2. chewing and swallowing it.
3. holding it under the tongue for 1 minute.
4. swallowing it whole with 8 oz of water.

eliasc0401 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Penicillin is effective in the treatment of the following susceptible organisms: group A be-ta-hemolytic streptococci and other less common organisms.

Answer to Question 2

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These miscellaneous products are used to soothe minor inflammation in the mouth. The patient should be taught the appropriate administration technique for the drug form that is being used.