Which of the Following Groups of Drugs Can Become Incorporated

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following groups of drugs can become incorporated into the bones and teeth of a fetus?

• A) beta-lactams
• B) aminoglycosides
• C) quinolones
• D) tetracyclines
• E) sulfonamides

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Definitions:

Cocaine

A powerful and illegal stimulant drug derived from the leaves of the coca plant, known for its addictive properties and ability to increase levels of dopamine in the brain.

AMPA Receptor

The AMPA receptor is a type of glutamate receptor in the central nervous system that plays a crucial role in fast synaptic transmission and plasticity, contributing significantly to learning and memory.

Glutamate

An excitatory neurotransmitter crucial for brain functions including learning and memory, acting as a chemical messenger in the nervous system.

Postsynaptic Membrane

Membrane on the transmitter, or input, side of a synapse.