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What is the major source of resistance to b-lactam antibiotics?
What is the major source of resistance to b-lactam antibiotics?
Which subclass of metallo-b-lactamase enzymes has a mono-zinc system as its catalytic species?
Which subclass of metallo-b-lactamase enzymes has a mono-zinc system as its catalytic species?
What are clavulanic acid and other similar compounds primarily known for in relation to b-lactamases?
What are clavulanic acid and other similar compounds primarily known for in relation to b-lactamases?
Which of the following shows positive cooperativity in Zn binding among subclasses of metallo-b-lactamase enzymes?
Which of the following shows positive cooperativity in Zn binding among subclasses of metallo-b-lactamase enzymes?
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Which structural peculiarity is NOT essential for clavulanic acid?
Which structural peculiarity is NOT essential for clavulanic acid?
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Which compound is approved for combinatorial therapy with ceftazidime for treating urinary tract infections?
Which compound is approved for combinatorial therapy with ceftazidime for treating urinary tract infections?
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Which one is not a class of beta-lactamase inhibitors?
Which one is not a class of beta-lactamase inhibitors?
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Which beta-lactamase inhibitor is combined with imipenem/cilastatin for combination therapy?
Which beta-lactamase inhibitor is combined with imipenem/cilastatin for combination therapy?
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Which one is not a biologically active natural product with carbohydrate content?
Which one is not a biologically active natural product with carbohydrate content?
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Which class of carbohydrate-containing antibiotics are ineffective against gram-negative bacteria?
Which class of carbohydrate-containing antibiotics are ineffective against gram-negative bacteria?
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Which one of these antibiotics has a broad antimicrobial spectrum?
Which one of these antibiotics has a broad antimicrobial spectrum?
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Which antibiotic is considered a 'drug of last resort' for treating bacterial infections?
Which antibiotic is considered a 'drug of last resort' for treating bacterial infections?
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What is the primary mechanism of action of Vancomycin?
What is the primary mechanism of action of Vancomycin?
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What type of antibiotic is Dalbavancin?
What type of antibiotic is Dalbavancin?
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Which company acquired the rights to Dalbavancin in December 2009?
Which company acquired the rights to Dalbavancin in December 2009?
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What is the primary issue with Vancomycin in terms of its efficacy against bacteria?
What is the primary issue with Vancomycin in terms of its efficacy against bacteria?
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Which of the following is NOT a mechanism of action of Glycopeptide antibiotics?
Which of the following is NOT a mechanism of action of Glycopeptide antibiotics?
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Which company acquired the development rights for Oritavancin in 2009?
Which company acquired the development rights for Oritavancin in 2009?
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What is the primary issue with Teicoplanin in terms of its efficacy against bacteria?
What is the primary issue with Teicoplanin in terms of its efficacy against bacteria?
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Which of the following is a disadvantage of Glycopeptide antibiotics?
Which of the following is a disadvantage of Glycopeptide antibiotics?
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Which company acquired the rights to Dalbavancin in November 2014?
Which company acquired the rights to Dalbavancin in November 2014?
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When was Oritavancin approved for use in the USA?
When was Oritavancin approved for use in the USA?
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