Which of the Following Antibiotics Is the Best Choice If

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following antibiotics is the best choice if a patient who requires premedication before dental treatment is already taking penicillin for eradication of an infection?

• A) amoxicillin
• B) clindamycin
• C) cephalosporins
• D) keep the patient on the penicillin because the blood level has already been achieved

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Definitions:

Cognitive Processes

Mental activities involved in acquiring, processing, and storing knowledge, such as perception, memory, and reasoning.

Prefrontal Cortex

The front part of the frontal lobe of the brain, involved in decision making, problem-solving, control of purposeful behaviors, consciousness, and emotions.

Regulation of Emotion

The process by which individuals influence which emotions they have, when they have them, and how they experience and express these emotions.

Left Prefrontal Cortex

A region of the brain associated with higher cognitive functions, including decision-making, problem-solving, and the regulation of emotions.