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Which of the following penicillin is resistant to penicillinase?
Which of the following penicillin is resistant to penicillinase?
- Ampicillin
- Methicillin (correct)
- Penicillin V
- Carbenicillin
What is the primary mechanism of action of ß-lactamase inhibitors?
What is the primary mechanism of action of ß-lactamase inhibitors?
- Inhibiting the hydrolytic activity of ß-lactamases (correct)
- Enhancing the antibacterial activity of ß-lactam antibiotics
- Increasing the penetration of ß-lactam antibiotics into the bacterial cell
- Reducing the expression of ß-lactamases in bacteria
Which of the following cephalosporins is classified as a third-generation cephalosporin?
Which of the following cephalosporins is classified as a third-generation cephalosporin?
- Cefepime
- Cefuroxime
- Cefazolin
- Cefotaxime (correct)
What is the primary characteristic of carbapenems?
What is the primary characteristic of carbapenems?
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What is the primary difference between monobactams and other ß-lactam antibiotics?
What is the primary difference between monobactams and other ß-lactam antibiotics?
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