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Which of the following is a natural penicillin?
Which of the following is a natural penicillin?
- Methicillin
- Carbenicillin
- Penicillin G (correct)
- Ampicillin
Which type of penicillin is classified as a semisynthetic penicillin?
Which type of penicillin is classified as a semisynthetic penicillin?
- Methicillin (correct)
- Penicillin G
- Ampicillin
- Carbenicillin
Which type of penicillin includes amoxicillin?
Which type of penicillin includes amoxicillin?
- Ureidopenicillins
- Carboxypenicillins
- Natural penicillins
- Semisynthetic penicillins (correct)
Which group of penicillins includes oxacillin and cloxacillin?
Which group of penicillins includes oxacillin and cloxacillin?
Which group of penicillins includes flucloxacillin?
Which group of penicillins includes flucloxacillin?
Which penicillin is also known as benzylpenicillin?
Which penicillin is also known as benzylpenicillin?
Flashcards
Natural Penicillin
Natural Penicillin
A penicillin antibiotic produced directly by a mold (penicillium) without any modification, such as penicillin G.
Semisynthetic Penicillin
Semisynthetic Penicillin
A penicillin antibiotic created by chemically modifying a natural penicillin.
Amoxicillin
Amoxicillin
An example of a semisynthetic penicillin antibiotic, improved upon the natural form.
Carboxypenicillins
Carboxypenicillins
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Flucloxacillin
Flucloxacillin
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Penicillin G (Benzylpenicillin)
Penicillin G (Benzylpenicillin)
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Study Notes
Natural Penicillins
- Penicillin G is a natural penicillin.
Semisynthetic Penicillins
- Methicillin is classified as a semisynthetic penicillin.
Aminopenicillins
- Amoxicillin is an example of an aminopenicillin.
Antistaphylococcal Penicillins
- Oxacillin and cloxacillin are classified as antistaphylococcal penicillins.
Isoxazolyl Penicillins
- Flucloxacillin is an example of an isoxazolyl penicillin.
Penicillin Nomenclature
- Penicillin G is also known as benzylpenicillin.
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Test your knowledge of different types of penicillins with this quiz! Explore natural penicillins, semisynthetic penicillins, aminopenicillins, carboxypenicillins, and ureidopenicillins.
