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6. Tetracyclines are effective against several gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms. Additionally, they can cause which of the three following side effects? a. Eye sclera discoloration, colitis, and a photosensitivity rash b. Tooth discoloration, colitis, and insomnia Colitis, a photosensitivity rash, and hypothyroidism c. d. Tooth discoloration, colitis, and a photosensitivity rash Tobramycin sulfate is an example of a a. Penicillin a.. 7. b. Cephalosporin c. Carbapenem d. Aminoglycoside 8. True or False: Quinolones are a type of antibiotic that inhibit DNA synthesis. Give this fact, one can assume that they are safe to give to a pregnant woman (1) and that they can cause QT interval problems in thosse with heart disease (2)? a. True: True b. True; False c. False: True d. False; False 9. Erythromycin is a macrolide antibiotic, which can also cause liver damage and injury. Which of the following are correct symptoms of liver dysfunction? a. Left upper quadrant pain, fever, and jaundice b. Right upper quadrant pain, blindness, and jaundice c. Left upper quadrant pain, fever, and alopecia d. Right upper quadrant pain, fever, and jaundice 10. Spotlight Question: Group A Streptococcal (GAS) disease is a bacterial skin infection which can become very serious if the bacteria is not identified and killed early. One of the more serious forms of this infection is where the bacteria destroy the muscle, fat, and skin tissues a. Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome b. Necrotizing fascitis c. Impetigo d. Diarrhea II

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6. Answer is d. Tooth discoloration, colitis and photosensitivity rash.

7. Answer is d. Aminoglycoside

Tobramycin sulfate belongs to a class of drugs known as aminoglycoside antibiotics.

8. Answer is c. False, true

Because quinolones are not prescibed during pregnancy because they may affect the development of the cartilage in fetus. And also they do prolongation of QT interval in the ECG. So option C is correct.

9. Answer is d. right upper quadrant pain, fever, jaundice.