Gram-negative bacilli (rods): Escherichia coli, Enterobacter, CItrobacter, Morganella, Pseudomonas, Serratia

Question 1

Cephalosporins

Answer 1

Cefepime, Ceftazidime

Question 2

Penicillins

Answer 2

Piperacillin, Ticarcillin

Question 3

Monobactam

Answer 3

Aztreonam

Question 4

Quinolones

Answer 4

Ciprofloxacin, Levofloxacin, Moxifloxacin, Gemifloxacin

Question 5

Aminoglycosides

Answer 5

Gentamicin, Tobramycin, Amikacin

Question 6

Carbapenems

Answer 6

Imipenem, Meropenem, Ertapenem, Doripenem

Question 7

Exception: Ertapenem (carbapenem)

Answer 7

does not cover pseudomonas

Question 8

Exception: Piperacillin & Ticarcillin (penicillins)

Answer 8

also cover streptococci and anaerobes

Question 9

Exception: Levofloxacin, Gemifloxacin, and Moxifloxacin (quinolones)

Answer 9

are excellent pneumococcal drugs

Question 10

Exception: Aminoglycosides

Answer 10

work synergistically with other agents to treat staph and strep

Question 11

Exception: Carbapenems

Answer 11

are excellent antianaerobic medications. They cover Streptococci and all sensitive staphylococcus (MSSA).

Question 12

Exception: Tigecycline

Answer 12

covers MRSA and is broadly active against gram-negative bacilli

Question 13

Adverse effects: Daptomycin, Linezolid, Imipenem

Answer 13

Daptomycin: myopathy
Linezolid: low platelets
Imipenem: Seizures