With which antibacterial drugs is teaching patients to wear protective clothing, hats, and sunscreen, and to avoid tanning beds most important? (Select all that apply.)
a. amoxicillin/clavulanic acid (Augmentin)
b. cefdinir (Omnicef)
c. clindamycin (Cleocin)
d. erythromycin (E-mycin)
e. lomefloxacin (Maxaquin)
f. tetracycline (Tetracon)
g. trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim)
D, E, F, G
The macrolides, tetracyclines, sulfonamides, and fluoroquinolones all increase a person's skin sensitivity to sunlight. This can cause a severe sunburn even among people with dark skin who do not usually burn with sun exposure. Patients taking these drugs should avoid direct sunlight, tanning beds, and use protection when going outdoors in the sun (hats, long sleeves, sunscreen) during the time they are taking the drug and for at least 1 week after stopping the drug.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.