This drug has been used prophylactically in contacts of children with infection due to Haemophilus influenzae type B. It is also prophylactic in meningococcal and staphylococcal carrier states. While the drug eliminates a majority of meningococci from carriers, highly resistant strains may be selected out during treatment

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This drug has been used prophylactically in contacts of children with infection due to Haemophilus influenzae type B. It is also prophylactic in meningococcal and staphylococcal carrier states. While the drug eliminates a majority of meningococci from carriers, highly resistant strains may be selected out during treatment

Correct Answer: D

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Which one of the following statements about flucytosine is accurate?

Correct Answer: A

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Which of the following drugs is most likely to cause additive anemia and neutropenia if administered to an AIDS patient taking zidovudine?

Correct Answer: C

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Over 90% of this drug is excreted in the urine in intact form. Because its urinary solubility is low, patients should be well hydrated to prevent nephrotoxicity

Correct Answer: A

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Infections due to gram-negative bacilli have occurred when this agent has been used as a skin antiseptic

Correct Answer: B

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