5 Questions
Which cell wall inhibitor is specifically active against gram-negative pathogens ONLY, including the Enterobacteriaceae and P. aeruginosa?
Aztreonam
Which cell wall inhibitor is contraindicated in patients with penicillin allergy due to cross-reactivity with penicillins?
Cephalosporins
Which cell wall inhibitor is given in combination with cilastatin to prevent the formation of a nephrotoxic metabolite?
Imipenem
Which cell wall inhibitor is an example of a lipoglycopeptide?
Daptomycin
Which cell wall inhibitor is normally administered intravenously or intramuscularly but never orally?
Aztreonam
Test your knowledge on cell wall inhibitors with this quiz. Learn about the spectrum, therapeutic uses, adverse drug reactions, and contraindications of different classes of cell wall inhibitors such as beta lactams and non-beta lactams.
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