Antibacterials

Question 1

beta lactam carbapenem derivative that is effective against gram negative bacteria only

Answer 1

aztreonam

Question 2

carbapenem beta lactam not associated with increased seizure risk and does not require combination with a beta-lactamase inhibitor

Answer 2

meropenem

Question 3

carbapenem beta lactam that is associated with seizures in patients with renal dysfunction (degraded by renal dehydropeptidase)

Answer 3

imipenem

Give with cilistatin to avoid renal degradation