If a patient is taking the macrolide antibiotic drug azithromycin (Zithromax) and develops an allergic reaction, why might that reaction last long and be severe?
A) Because the macrolide antibiotic drugs are known to cause severe allergic reactions.
B) Because patients on this drug develop a cross-allergy to penicillin drugs.
C) Because this drug has a long half-life and stays in the blood.
D) Because this drug causes ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity.
Answer: C
A) This is a false statement.
B) This is a false statement.
D) This is a false statement.
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