Which Class of Antibiotics Is Most Often Used for Prophylaxis

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which class of antibiotics is most often used for prophylaxis of surgical infections?

• A) penicillins
• B) aminoglycosides
• C) tetracyclines
• D) cephalosporins
• E) fluoroquinolones

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Definitions:

Rodents

A large order of mammals characterized by two continuously growing incisors in the upper and lower parts of their mouth, which must be kept short by gnawing.

Teeth

Hard, calcified structures in the jaws of many vertebrates, used for biting, chewing, and sometimes for defense.

Grow Continuously

A process referring to entities that do not stop increasing in size or number over time, either naturally or through external intervention.

Birds

Warm-blooded vertebrates characterized by feathers, beaks, and typically the ability to fly, with some exceptions like ostriches.