Cephalosporins Flashcards
0
Q
2nd gen, added gram negative coverage
SE: Disulfiram rxn
A
Cefamandole
1
Q
1st gen, high bone penetration, surgical prophylaxis, greatest gram positive coverage
SE: hypersensitivity reaction
A
Cefazolin
2
Q
3rd gen, pseudomonas coverage
SE: Disulfiram rxn
A
Cefoperazone
3
Q
Most efficacious for pseudomonas
A
Ceftazidime
4
Q
4th gen, broad spectrum activity (gram positive and gram negative)
A
Cefipime
5
Q
Which cephalosporin has the best penetrance to the BBB?
A
Ceftriaxone