Penicillin and Cephalosporins Classification
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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?

  • 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?

  • Cefepime
  • Cefuroxime
  • Cefazolin
  • Cefotaxime (correct)

    • What is the primary characteristic of carbapenems?

    <p>Broad spectrum of activity and high affinity to high-molecular-weight PBPs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between monobactams and other ß-lactam antibiotics?

    <p>Monobactams have a unique chemical structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

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