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sc00by25

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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.


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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.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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