Which of the following statements about aminoglycosides is NOT true?

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They act as bacteriostatic agentsThey are distributed exclusively in the extracellular fluidThey are eliminated unchanged through the urineThey have teratogenic potentialThey are primarily used to treat aerobic gram-negative infections

Explanation

Aminoglycosides are bactericidal, not bacteriostatic. They remain largely in the extracellular fluid, are excreted unchanged via the kidneys, and can cause teratogenic effects. Additionally, they are mainly effective against aerobic gram-negative bacteria.