Cephalosporins

Question 1

No anaerobic coverage and gram (+) coverage is typical of what generation of cephalosporin?

Answer 1

1st, 3rd, 4th

Question 2

Second generation cephalosporins are typically able to cover abdominal infections because of

Answer 2

Anaerobic coverage and gram (-) coverage

Question 3

Which of the 3rd generation cephalosporins covers pseudomonas?

Answer 3

Ceftazidime

Question 4

Which of the 3rd generation cephalosporins is commonly used in pneumonia and meningitis?

Answer 4

Ceftriaxone

Question 5

In addition to ceftazidime, which other 4th generation cephalosporin covers pseudomonas?

Answer 5

Cefepime

Question 6

Which cephalosporin has excellent gram positive and negative coverage including pseudomonas, but no significant anaerobic coverage?

Answer 6

Cefepime

Question 7

What cephalosporin covers pseudomonas and also anaerobic bacteria?

Answer 7

Ceftolozane/tazobactam

Question 8

What cephalosporin covers MRSA skin and soft tissue infections?

Answer 8

Ceftaroline