Clinical Uses of Cephalosporins Quiz

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Which type of bacterial infections is penicillin effective against?

Viral infections

Gram positive organisms, gram negative cocci, and nonbeta lactamase producing anaerobes (correct)

Gram negative organisms and beta lactamase producing anaerobes

Anaerobic infections only

What is the recommended route of administration for penicillin?

IV or IM (correct)

Inhalation

Oral

Subcutaneous

What can block tubular secretion and prolong Penicillin G’s half life?

Aspirin

Probenecid (correct)

Acetaminophen

Ibuprofen

What is the long-acting penicillin given intramuscularly for the treatment of syphilis and secondary prophylaxis of rheumatic fever?

Penicillin G benzathine Signup and view all the answers

What is the mechanism of action of cephalosporins?

Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding and inactivating proteins (penicillin binding proteins) Signup and view all the answers

By generation, which generation of cephalosporins is cefazolin classified as?

1st generation Signup and view all the answers

What should be watched out for when administering penicillin?

Anaphylactic reactions Signup and view all the answers

What is the predominant mechanism of action of penicillin and cephalosporins?

Inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis Signup and view all the answers

What is the indication for penicillin use?

Bacterial infections Signup and view all the answers

What is the chance of cross reactivity with cephalosporins when using penicillin?

1-3% Signup and view all the answers

Clinical Uses of Cephalosporins Quiz

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Which type of bacterial infections is penicillin effective against?

What is the recommended route of administration for penicillin?

What can block tubular secretion and prolong Penicillin G’s half life?

What is the long-acting penicillin given intramuscularly for the treatment of syphilis and secondary prophylaxis of rheumatic fever?

What is the mechanism of action of cephalosporins?

By generation, which generation of cephalosporins is cefazolin classified as?

What should be watched out for when administering penicillin?

What is the predominant mechanism of action of penicillin and cephalosporins?

What is the indication for penicillin use?

What is the chance of cross reactivity with cephalosporins when using penicillin?

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