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PTA Physical Therapy Assistant

Category - Diseases and Conditions

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Which antibiotic is used against gram negative organisms in the treatment of burns?
  1. Gentamycin
  2. Collagenase
  3. Bacitracin
  4. Silver nitrate
Explanation
Answer: A -Gentamycin is used against gram negative organisms in the treatment of burns.

Gentamycin is applied in a cream or ointment base. After application, it is covered with gauze.

Collagenase is not an antibiotic.

Bacitracin is an antibiotic which acts against the gram positive bacteria.

Silver nitrate is an antiseptic germicide.
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