Antistaphylococcal Penicillins Quiz
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Which antistaphylococcal penicillin was withdrawn from the market?

  • Oxacillin
  • Flucloxacillin
  • Methicillin (correct)
  • Cloxacillin

    • Which type of penicillins are known as penicillinase resistant penicillins?

  • Penicillin V
  • Methicillin (correct)
  • Benzathine penicillin G
  • Penicillin G

    • Which of the following is considered an antistaphylococcal penicillin?

  • Flucloxacillin (correct)
  • Procaine penicillin G
  • Penicillin V
  • Benzathine penicillin G

    • Which penicillin is commonly used for skin and soft tissue infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus?

    <p>Nafcillin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of penicillin is known for its resistance to penicillinase enzymes produced by some bacteria?

    <p>Oxacillin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which antipseudomonal penicillin is the most potent one?

    <p>Piperacillin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which antipseudomonal penicillin is inactivated by B-lactamase?

    <p>Piperacillin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which antipseudomonal penicillin is active against Proteus species?

    <p>Carbencillin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which antipseudomonal penicillin is combined with the suicide inhibitor Tazobactam to form Tazocin?

    <p>Piperacillin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which antipseudomonal penicillin is specifically active against Pseudomonas aeruginosa?

    <p>Ticarcillin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of bacteria are antistaphylococcal penicillins specifically designed to target?

    <p>Penicillin-resistant staphylococci</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common strategy to enhance the effectiveness of antistaphylococcal penicillins?

    <p>Combining them with other penicillins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of antistaphylococcal penicillin?

    <p>Penicillin V</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes antistaphylococcal penicillins from standard penicillins in terms of bacterial coverage?

    <p>They target penicillin-resistant staphylococci.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do antistaphylococcal penicillins compare to standard penicillins in terms of their susceptibility to penicillinases?

    <p>They are more resistant to the effects of penicillinases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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