A nurse is reading a journal article about spectinomycin. Which of the following would the nurse expect to find as being discussed about this drug? Select all that apply
A) Spectinomycin is used to treat chlamydia infections.
B) Spectinomycin is used to treat gonorrhea infections.
C) Spectinomycin is chemically unrelated to aminoglycosides.
D) Spectinomycin can be used in clients with penicillin allergy.
E) Spectinomycin has no known significant food or drug interactions.
Ans: B, D, E
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Spectinomycin is used to treat gonorrhea infections in clients who are allergic to penicillins, cephalosporins, or probenecid (Benemid). Spectinomycin is chemically related to but different from aminoglycosides. No significant drug or food interactions for spectinomycin are known.
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