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Which cephalosporin is indicated for prophylaxis in surgery?
Which cephalosporin is indicated for prophylaxis in surgery?
Which cephalosporin is long-acting and can be given once daily?
Which cephalosporin is long-acting and can be given once daily?
Which cephalosporin is contraindicated in liver disease or neonates with hyperbilirubinemia?
Which cephalosporin is contraindicated in liver disease or neonates with hyperbilirubinemia?
Which generation of cephalosporin is Cefazolin (Ancef)?
Which generation of cephalosporin is Cefazolin (Ancef)?
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Which cephalosporin is known to cross the blood-brain barrier?
Which cephalosporin is known to cross the blood-brain barrier?
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Which generation of cephalosporin is Ceftriaxone (Rocephin)?
Which generation of cephalosporin is Ceftriaxone (Rocephin)?
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Which cephalosporin is known for its long-acting characteristic and can be administered once daily?
Which cephalosporin is known for its long-acting characteristic and can be administered once daily?
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Which cephalosporin is indicated specifically for Staphylococcal infections and for prophylaxis in surgery?
Which cephalosporin is indicated specifically for Staphylococcal infections and for prophylaxis in surgery?
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Which cephalosporin is metabolized in the liver and is contraindicated in liver disease or neonates with hyperbilirubinemia?
Which cephalosporin is metabolized in the liver and is contraindicated in liver disease or neonates with hyperbilirubinemia?
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Study Notes
Cephalosporin Indications and Characteristics
- Cefazolin (Ancef) is a first-generation cephalosporin and is indicated for prophylaxis in surgery.
- Ceftriaxone (Rocephin) is a third-generation cephalosporin and can cross the blood-brain barrier.
- Ceftriaxone (Rocephin) is also known for its long-acting characteristic and can be administered once daily.
- Cefazolin (Ancef) is specifically indicated for Staphylococcal infections and for prophylaxis in surgery.
- Ceftriaxone (Rocephin) is contraindicated in liver disease or neonates with hyperbilirubinemia due to its metabolism in the liver.
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Test your knowledge of cephalosporins with this quiz. Identify first and third generation cephalosporins like Ancef (cephazolin) and Rocephin (cephtriaxone) and their uses. Understand their administration, effectiveness, and metabolic pathways.
