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Scenario #2 (Questions 6-10) - John badly scrapes his leg after falling off of his bike. Two days after his fall he thinks his leg may be infected.
Question 6 - What are some signs and symptoms of infection?
John sees the doctor and is given a broad spectrum antibiotic.
Question 7 - What does "broad spectrum" mean?
Question 8 - What is the term for an antibiotic that limits or slows growth of susceptible bacteria?
John's infection suddenly becomes more serious. The broad spectrum antibiotic is not effective. The doctor prescribes an aminoglycoside antibiotic.
Question 9 - What two areas of the body can suffer serious adverse effects from aminoglycosides?
After John begins receiving the aminoglycoside, his doctor wants John to have peak and trough levels drawn at the hospital lab.
Question 10 - What does a peak and trough measure?