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What is the primary route of administration for cephalexin?
What is the primary route of administration for cephalexin?
- IV
- Oral (correct)
- IM
- Topical
Which generation of cephalosporins is effective against MRSA?
Which generation of cephalosporins is effective against MRSA?
- Fourth generation
- First generation
- Fifth generation (correct)
- Third generation
What is the primary mechanism of excretion for cephalosporins?
What is the primary mechanism of excretion for cephalosporins?
- Hepatic metabolism
- Renal excretion (correct)
- Biliary excretion
- Salivary excretion
Which of the following cephalosporins does not cross the blood-brain barrier?
Which of the following cephalosporins does not cross the blood-brain barrier?
What is the primary indication for piperacillin/tazobactam?
What is the primary indication for piperacillin/tazobactam?
What is the primary reason for dose reduction in cephalosporin therapy?
What is the primary reason for dose reduction in cephalosporin therapy?
What is the mechanism of action of β-lactam antimicrobials?
What is the mechanism of action of β-lactam antimicrobials?
What is the function of transpeptidase in bacterial cell wall synthesis?
What is the function of transpeptidase in bacterial cell wall synthesis?
What is the primary route of elimination for penicillins?
What is the primary route of elimination for penicillins?
Which of the following penicillins is resistant to β-lactamase enzymes?
Which of the following penicillins is resistant to β-lactamase enzymes?
What is the effect of food on the absorption of amoxicillin?
What is the effect of food on the absorption of amoxicillin?
What is the effect of probenecid on the excretion of penicillin?
What is the effect of probenecid on the excretion of penicillin?
What percentage of cross reactivity is estimated with penicillins?
What percentage of cross reactivity is estimated with penicillins?
What is the primary Gram positive bacteria covered by 5th generation Cephalosporins?
What is the primary Gram positive bacteria covered by 5th generation Cephalosporins?
What is the primary clinical use of 2nd generation Cephalosporins?
What is the primary clinical use of 2nd generation Cephalosporins?
What is the primary adverse effect of Cephalosporins on the nervous system?
What is the primary adverse effect of Cephalosporins on the nervous system?
What is the primary difference between 3rd generation Cephalosporins (cefotaxime, ceftazidime) and 3rd generation Cephalosporins (ceftazidime)?
What is the primary difference between 3rd generation Cephalosporins (cefotaxime, ceftazidime) and 3rd generation Cephalosporins (ceftazidime)?
What is the primary Gram negative bacteria covered by Aztreonam?
What is the primary Gram negative bacteria covered by Aztreonam?
What is the primary mechanism of action of glycopeptide antimicrobials?
What is the primary mechanism of action of glycopeptide antimicrobials?
Which of the following carbapenems does NOT cover Pseudomonas aeruginosa?
Which of the following carbapenems does NOT cover Pseudomonas aeruginosa?
What is the primary route of excretion for carbapenems?
What is the primary route of excretion for carbapenems?
What is the primary indication for using carbapenems?
What is the primary indication for using carbapenems?
What is a common side effect of carbapenem use?
What is a common side effect of carbapenem use?
Which glycopeptide antibiotic can be used orally for the treatment of C. difficile?
Which glycopeptide antibiotic can be used orally for the treatment of C. difficile?
What is the primary mechanism of action of polymixins?
What is the primary mechanism of action of polymixins?
What is the primary difference between vancomycin and teicoplanin?
What is the primary difference between vancomycin and teicoplanin?
What is the primary reason for monitoring serum trough levels of glycopeptides?
What is the primary reason for monitoring serum trough levels of glycopeptides?
What is the primary indication for the use of polymixins?
What is the primary indication for the use of polymixins?
What is the primary side effect of glycopeptides?
What is the primary side effect of glycopeptides?
What is the primary route of administration for polymixins in patients with cystic fibrosis?
What is the primary route of administration for polymixins in patients with cystic fibrosis?
