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Which antistaphylococcal penicillin was withdrawn from the market?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 (A)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which antipseudomonal penicillin is the most potent one?

<p>Piperacillin (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which antipseudomonal penicillin is inactivated by B-lactamase?

<p>Piperacillin (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which antipseudomonal penicillin is active against Proteus species?

<p>Carbencillin (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Piperacillin (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which antipseudomonal penicillin is specifically active against Pseudomonas aeruginosa?

<p>Ticarcillin (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Penicillin-resistant staphylococci (A)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Penicillin V (B)</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. (B)</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. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers
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