The Methicillin Mastery Quiz
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Which of the following is true about methicillin?

  • Methicillin is a narrow-spectrum antibiotic. (correct)
  • Methicillin has a lower frequency of interstitial nephritis compared to other penicillins.
  • Methicillin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic.
  • Methicillin can be administered orally.

    • How is methicillin administered?

  • Topically
  • Subcutaneously
  • Orally
  • Intravenously (correct)

    • What is an adverse effect of methicillin?

  • Gastrointestinal bleeding
  • Interstitial nephritis (correct)
  • Hypertension
  • Hyperglycemia

    • What is the purpose of methicillin in the laboratory?

    <p>To determine antibiotic sensitivity of Staphylococcus aureus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which penicillin has taken over the role of methicillin in determining antibiotic sensitivity of Staphylococcus aureus?

    <p>Cloxacillin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about methicillin's medical uses?

    <p>Methicillin has a lower frequency of interstitial nephritis compared to other penicillins.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the spectrum of activity of methicillin?

    <p>Methicillin is used to treat infections caused by β-lactam-resistant bacteria.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What penicillin has taken over the role of methicillin in determining antibiotic sensitivity of Staphylococcus aureus?

    <p>Cloxacillin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of methicillin in the laboratory?

    <p>To determine the antibiotic sensitivity of other penicillins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an adverse effect of methicillin?

    <p>Interstitial nephritis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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