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Cephalosporins were traditionally grouped into how many generations based on their antimicrobial activity?
Cephalosporins were traditionally grouped into how many generations based on their antimicrobial activity?
- Three
- Four (correct)
- Five
- Two
Which cephalosporin generations are classified as "highest priority critically important antimicrobials"?
Which cephalosporin generations are classified as "highest priority critically important antimicrobials"?
- First and second
- Second and third
- Third and fourth (correct)
- First and fourth
What is the regulatory status of extra-label use of cephalosporins in the US?
What is the regulatory status of extra-label use of cephalosporins in the US?
- It is completely banned
- It is restricted (correct)
- It is allowed with no restrictions
- It is only allowed for food-producing animals
Which of the following statements about cephalosporin absorption is TRUE?
Which of the following statements about cephalosporin absorption is TRUE?
The term "flip-flop kinetics" in cephalosporins refers to:
The term "flip-flop kinetics" in cephalosporins refers to:
The volume of distribution for most cephalosporins is:
The volume of distribution for most cephalosporins is:
What is the primary method of excretion for most cephalosporins?
What is the primary method of excretion for most cephalosporins?
Why do third-generation cephalosporins have delayed excretion?
Why do third-generation cephalosporins have delayed excretion?
Cephalosporins should NOT be used in combination with which class of antibiotics due to nephrotoxicity risk?
Cephalosporins should NOT be used in combination with which class of antibiotics due to nephrotoxicity risk?
Which of the following is NOT a reported adverse effect of cephalosporins
Which of the following is NOT a reported adverse effect of cephalosporins
How can gastrointestinal side effects from oral cephalosporins be minimized?
How can gastrointestinal side effects from oral cephalosporins be minimized?
Cephalosporins have a narrow spectrum of activity
Cephalosporins have a narrow spectrum of activity
Match the following cephalosporins to its correct generation
Match the following cephalosporins to its correct generation
Which of the following first-generation cephalosporins is available as an oral formulation for veterinary use?
Which of the following first-generation cephalosporins is available as an oral formulation for veterinary use?
Cephapirin benzathine is available in which of the following formulations for veterinary use?
Cephapirin benzathine is available in which of the following formulations for veterinary use?
Which third-generation cephalosporin is available as an injectable crystalline free acid formulation for slow release in swine or horses?
Which third-generation cephalosporin is available as an injectable crystalline free acid formulation for slow release in swine or horses?
Which of the following third-generation cephalosporins is used as a single subcutaneous (SC) injection in dogs and cats with a 14-day duration of therapy?
Which of the following third-generation cephalosporins is used as a single subcutaneous (SC) injection in dogs and cats with a 14-day duration of therapy?
What is the primary use of first-generation cephalosporins in veterinary medicine?
What is the primary use of first-generation cephalosporins in veterinary medicine?
Cephapirin is used to treat mastitis in dairy cattle caused by which of the following pathogens?
Cephapirin is used to treat mastitis in dairy cattle caused by which of the following pathogens?
Why should third-generation cephalosporins be restricted in veterinary medicine
Why should third-generation cephalosporins be restricted in veterinary medicine
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