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Which cell wall inhibitor is specifically active against gram-negative pathogens ONLY, including the Enterobacteriaceae and P. aeruginosa?
Which cell wall inhibitor is specifically active against gram-negative pathogens ONLY, including the Enterobacteriaceae and P. aeruginosa?
- Imipenem
- Vancomycin
- Aztreonam (correct)
- Cefepime
Which cell wall inhibitor is contraindicated in patients with penicillin allergy due to cross-reactivity with penicillins?
Which cell wall inhibitor is contraindicated in patients with penicillin allergy due to cross-reactivity with penicillins?
- Cephalosporins (correct)
- Daptomycin
- Fosfomycin
- Vancomycin
Which cell wall inhibitor is given in combination with cilastatin to prevent the formation of a nephrotoxic metabolite?
Which cell wall inhibitor is given in combination with cilastatin to prevent the formation of a nephrotoxic metabolite?
- Doripenem
- Ertapenem
- Imipenem (correct)
- Cefepime
Which cell wall inhibitor is an example of a lipoglycopeptide?
Which cell wall inhibitor is an example of a lipoglycopeptide?
Which cell wall inhibitor is normally administered intravenously or intramuscularly but never orally?
Which cell wall inhibitor is normally administered intravenously or intramuscularly but never orally?
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Aztreonam's target
Aztreonam's target
Gram-negative bacteria only, specifically Enterobacteriaceae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Cephalosporin allergy
Cephalosporin allergy
Contraindicated in patients with a penicillin allergy due to cross-reactivity.
Imipenem's partner
Imipenem's partner
Cilastatin prevents nephrotoxicity by blocking an inactive metabolite.
Daptomycin class
Daptomycin class
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Aztreonam's route
Aztreonam's route
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