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What does PBP2a confer to methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)?
What does PBP2a confer to methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)?
- Vulnerability to hydrolysis by cephalosporins
- Increased susceptibility to beta-lactam antibiotics
- Enhanced activity against other Gram-negative bacteria
- Resistance to beta-lactam antibiotics (correct)
Which of the following is an exception that is active against Staphylococci and Streptococci despite the presence of penicillinase?
Which of the following is an exception that is active against Staphylococci and Streptococci despite the presence of penicillinase?
- Ceftaroline (correct)
- Cloxacillin
- Nafcillin
- Oxacillin
What is the primary mechanism of resistance for beta-lactam antibiotics against MRSA?
What is the primary mechanism of resistance for beta-lactam antibiotics against MRSA?
- Increased membrane permeability
- Altered penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) (correct)
- Rapid antibiotic efflux
- Production of beta-lactamases
Which of the following penicillins are known as penicillinase-resistant penicillins?
Which of the following penicillins are known as penicillinase-resistant penicillins?
Which type of antibiotics does ceftaroline belong to?
Which type of antibiotics does ceftaroline belong to?
What is the primary purpose of combining cephalosporins with beta-lactamase inhibitors?
What is the primary purpose of combining cephalosporins with beta-lactamase inhibitors?
Which of the following pairs of drugs is FDA-approved for treating complicated intra-abdominal infections and UTIs?
Which of the following pairs of drugs is FDA-approved for treating complicated intra-abdominal infections and UTIs?
What type of reactions are associated with the administration of disulfiram-like compounds?
What type of reactions are associated with the administration of disulfiram-like compounds?
Which characteristic is NOT typically associated with beta-lactamase inhibitors?
Which characteristic is NOT typically associated with beta-lactamase inhibitors?
What is the pharmacokinetic property of cephalosporins with regard to administration routes?
What is the pharmacokinetic property of cephalosporins with regard to administration routes?
Which of the following organisms are targeted by the combination of ceftolozane and tazobactam?
Which of the following organisms are targeted by the combination of ceftolozane and tazobactam?
Which of the following cephalosporins is associated with the distribution in body fluids and tissues?
Which of the following cephalosporins is associated with the distribution in body fluids and tissues?
Which carbapenem is NOT listed among the examples provided?
Which carbapenem is NOT listed among the examples provided?
Monobactams are particularly resistant to which of the following?
Monobactams are particularly resistant to which of the following?
What type of infections are beta-lactamase inhibitors primarily developed to treat?
What type of infections are beta-lactamase inhibitors primarily developed to treat?
Which generation of cephalosporins is Cefuroxime classified under?
Which generation of cephalosporins is Cefuroxime classified under?
What is the spectrum of activity of monobactams?
What is the spectrum of activity of monobactams?
Which of the following beta-lactam combinations includes a monobactam?
Which of the following beta-lactam combinations includes a monobactam?
What is a notable feature of monobactams concerning cross-reactivity?
What is a notable feature of monobactams concerning cross-reactivity?
What is one of the most common adverse effects of Carbapenems, particularly associated with Imipenem?
What is one of the most common adverse effects of Carbapenems, particularly associated with Imipenem?
Which adverse effect is specifically mentioned to occur with excessive levels of Imipenem in patients with renal failure?
Which adverse effect is specifically mentioned to occur with excessive levels of Imipenem in patients with renal failure?
How are monobactams administered in clinical settings?
How are monobactams administered in clinical settings?
What percentage of monobactams is excreted unchanged through the kidneys?
What percentage of monobactams is excreted unchanged through the kidneys?
Which option lists a combination that includes a beta-lactam?
Which option lists a combination that includes a beta-lactam?
Which of the following organisms do monobactams have activity against?
Which of the following organisms do monobactams have activity against?
What type of antibiotic is Aztreonam classified as?
What type of antibiotic is Aztreonam classified as?
What is a notable feature of beta-lactams in relation to their companions?
What is a notable feature of beta-lactams in relation to their companions?
Which of the following statements is false regarding monobactams?
Which of the following statements is false regarding monobactams?
Which adverse effect is NOT commonly associated with Carbapenems?
Which adverse effect is NOT commonly associated with Carbapenems?
What type of antibiotic is Imipenem?
What type of antibiotic is Imipenem?
What common adverse effect might occur at infusion sites when using Carbapenems?
What common adverse effect might occur at infusion sites when using Carbapenems?
Which beta-lactam combination specifies a particular organism's resistance due to beta-lactamase destruction?
Which beta-lactam combination specifies a particular organism's resistance due to beta-lactamase destruction?
Which of the following combinations does NOT contain a beta-lactam antibiotic?
Which of the following combinations does NOT contain a beta-lactam antibiotic?
What is the primary structural component of all penicillins?
What is the primary structural component of all penicillins?
Which of the following penicillin types is specifically active against gram-negative rods?
Which of the following penicillin types is specifically active against gram-negative rods?
Which characteristic is common to all penicillins?
Which characteristic is common to all penicillins?
What is the role of beta-lactamase inhibitors when combined with penicillins?
What is the role of beta-lactamase inhibitors when combined with penicillins?
Which type of penicillin is classified as natural penicillins?
Which type of penicillin is classified as natural penicillins?
Which of the following antibiotics belongs to the beta-lactam class?
Which of the following antibiotics belongs to the beta-lactam class?
What common feature do aminopenicillins and natural penicillins share?
What common feature do aminopenicillins and natural penicillins share?
Which of the following characteristics is NOT associated with penicillins?
Which of the following characteristics is NOT associated with penicillins?
What type of bacteria are penicillinase-sensitive penicillins primarily effective against?
What type of bacteria are penicillinase-sensitive penicillins primarily effective against?
What is a key advantage of dicloxacillin over natural penicillin?
What is a key advantage of dicloxacillin over natural penicillin?
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Study Notes
Monocyclic Beta-Lactam Ring Drugs
- Highly resistant to beta-lactamases.
- Effective primarily against aerobic Gram-negative organisms, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
- No activity against Gram-positive bacteria or anaerobes.
- Minimal cross-reactivity with other beta-lactam antibiotics; suitable for allergic patients.
Common Beta-Lactam-BLI Combinations
- Ampicillin-Sulbactam
- Amoxicillin-Clavulanic Acid (Co-Amoxiclav)
- Piperacillin-Tazobactam
- Ceftolozane-Tazobactam
- Ceftazidime-Avibactam
- Imipenem-Cilastatin-Relebactam
- Primarily used for complicated intra-abdominal infections and UTIs.
Pharmacokinetics of Monobactams
- Not orally absorbed; available only as parenteral preparations.
- Well-penetrating into body fluids, tissues, and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).
- 70% excreted unchanged through kidneys, with a small amount excreted in bile.
Pharmacokinetics of Cephalosporins
- Can be administered orally or parenterally.
- Widely distributed throughout body fluids and tissues.
- Combined with beta-lactamase inhibitors to combat resistant Gram-negative infections.
Beta-Lactamase Inhibitors
- Structurally similar to beta-lactam antibiotics.
- Commonly used with carbapenems to extend efficacy against resistant bacteria.
- Adverse effects include gastrointestinal distress and skin rashes; seizures may occur with high Imipenem levels in renal failure.
Carbapenems
- Include Imipenem, Ertapenem, Doripenem, and Meropenem.
- Broadest spectrum among beta-lactam antibiotics.
- Active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.
Extended Spectrum Penicillins
- Retains antibacterial spectrum of natural penicillins with improved activity against Gram-negative rods.
- Susceptible to hydrolysis by beta-lactamases.
Natural Penicillins
- Penicillin G and Penicillin V.
- Active against Gram-positive cocci, Gram-negative cocci, and anaerobes but susceptible to beta-lactamases.
Anti-Staphylococcal Penicillins
- Resistant to penicillinases, but active primarily against Staphylococci and Streptococci (not broad-spectrum).
- Examples include Cloxacillin, Oxacillin, Nafcillin.
Notable Features
- Beta-lactams can extend the spectrum of their companion antibiotic when resistance is due to beta-lactamase destruction.
- Ceftaroline is an exception, demonstrating efficacy against MRSA.
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