Prophylactic Antibiotics

Question 1

b-Lactamase Resistant Penicillins

Answer 1

G+/- anaerobes, can be given IV or orally as a therapeutic course

Question 2

Amoxycillin

Answer 2

b-Lactamase Resistant Penicillin

Question 3

Cephalosporins

Answer 3

G- (though some G+), not as good with anaerobes

Question 4

First Generation Cephalosporins

Answer 4

Most G+ and some G-

Question 5

Second Generation Cephalosporins

Answer 5

Most G+, more G- and anaerobes

Question 6

Third Generation Cephalosporins

Answer 6

Most G+, 90% G-

Question 7

Therapeutic Antibiosis

Answer 7

Based on culture and sensitivity