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A patient requires a cephalosporin antibiotic, and the treatment plan necessitates a third-generation drug. Which of the following would be the MOST appropriate choice?
A patient requires a cephalosporin antibiotic, and the treatment plan necessitates a third-generation drug. Which of the following would be the MOST appropriate choice?
- Ceftriaxone (correct)
- Cefoxitin
- Cefazolin
- Cefepime
A hospital pharmacist is reviewing a patient's medication list and notices they are prescribed cefprozil. To which generation of cephalosporins does cefprozil belong?
A hospital pharmacist is reviewing a patient's medication list and notices they are prescribed cefprozil. To which generation of cephalosporins does cefprozil belong?
- Fourth generation
- Second generation (correct)
- First generation
- Third generation
A patient has a severe penicillin allergy, and their doctor wants to prescribe a cephalosporin with caution. Considering the generations of cephalosporins, which characteristic is MOST important to consider regarding potential cross-reactivity?
A patient has a severe penicillin allergy, and their doctor wants to prescribe a cephalosporin with caution. Considering the generations of cephalosporins, which characteristic is MOST important to consider regarding potential cross-reactivity?
- The specific side chain structures of the cephalosporin. (correct)
- The method of synthesis of the cephalosporin.
- The generation of the cephalosporin, with later generations being safer.
- The cost of the cephalosporin formulation.
Which of the following cephalosporins is classified as a fifth-generation antibiotic?
Which of the following cephalosporins is classified as a fifth-generation antibiotic?
A patient requires treatment for a bacterial infection, and the chosen cephalosporin ends in 'IME'. Based on this suffix, to which generation does this cephalosporin MOST likely belong?
A patient requires treatment for a bacterial infection, and the chosen cephalosporin ends in 'IME'. Based on this suffix, to which generation does this cephalosporin MOST likely belong?
A microbiologist is studying the mechanism of action of cephalosporin antibiotics. What is the PRIMARY target of these drugs in bacterial cells?
A microbiologist is studying the mechanism of action of cephalosporin antibiotics. What is the PRIMARY target of these drugs in bacterial cells?
A researcher is investigating novel cephalosporin derivatives. In which generation would a cephalosporin containing the suffix 'ROL' most likely be classified?
A researcher is investigating novel cephalosporin derivatives. In which generation would a cephalosporin containing the suffix 'ROL' most likely be classified?
A hospital is trying to minimize the use of broad-spectrum antibiotics to prevent the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Which of the following strategies would BEST align with this goal when prescribing cephalosporins?
A hospital is trying to minimize the use of broad-spectrum antibiotics to prevent the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Which of the following strategies would BEST align with this goal when prescribing cephalosporins?
A patient is prescribed cefazolin prior to surgery to prevent infection. To which generation of cephalosporins does cefazolin belong?
A patient is prescribed cefazolin prior to surgery to prevent infection. To which generation of cephalosporins does cefazolin belong?
Which of the following cephalosporins is MOST likely to be effective against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)?
Which of the following cephalosporins is MOST likely to be effective against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)?
Flashcards
Cephalosporin Antibiotics
Cephalosporin Antibiotics
Beta-lactam antibiotics classified into 5 generations.
1st Generation Cephalosporins
1st Generation Cephalosporins
First-generation cephalosporins, like Cefazolin and Cephalexin.
2nd Generation Cephalosporins
2nd Generation Cephalosporins
Second-generation cephalosporins, including Cefoxitin and Cefotetan.
3rd Generation Cephalosporins
3rd Generation Cephalosporins
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4th Generation Cephalosporins
4th Generation Cephalosporins
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5th Generation Cephalosporins
5th Generation Cephalosporins
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Cefazolin generation
Cefazolin generation
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Ceftriaxone generation
Ceftriaxone generation
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Study Notes
- Cephalosporin antibiotics are Beta-lactam antibiotics
- These antibiotics are grouped into 5 generations
1st Generation
- Mnemonic: "FA/PHA"
- CEFAZOLIN
- CEFADROXIL
- CEPHALEXIN
- CEPHALOTHIN
- CEPHAPIRIN
- CEPHRADINE
2nd Generation
- Mnemonic: "Everything Else"
- CEFOXITIN
- CEFOTETAN
- CEFMETAZOLE
- CEFPROZIL
3rd Generation
- Mnemonic: "ONE/TEN/IME"
- CEFTRIAXONE
- CEFTIBUTEN
- CEFOTAXIME
- CEFTAZIDIME
- CEFPODOXIME
- CEFIXIME
4th Generation
- Mnemonic: "PI"
- CEFEPIME
- CEFPIROME
5th Generation
- Mnemonic: "ROL"
- CEFTAROLINE
- CEFTOBIPROLE
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