Pharmacology of Antibiotics

Which of the following is a class of Penicillin?

• Natural Penicillin

• Penicillinase Penicillin

• Aminopenicillins

• Antipseudomonal penicillins

Which natural penicillin is administered parenterally?

• Penicillin G

• Penicillin V

• Ampicillin

• Tazocin

Are natural penicillins commonly used against Staphylococcus aureus?

• No

• Yes

Which class of penicillin is commonly used against methicillin sensitive Staphylococcus aureus?

• Natural Penicillin

• Penicillinase-Resistant Penicillin

• Aminopenicillins

• Antipseudomonal penicillins

Which bacteria is cloxacillin effective against?

• Methicillin Sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA)

• Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)

• Escherichia coli

• Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Name the 2 aminopenicillins

• Ampicillin

• Amoxicillin

• Oxacillin

• Tigecycline

The primary mechanism of antibacterial action of the penicillins involves inhibition of ___.

• Peptidoglycan cross-linking

• Beta-lactamases

• Cell membrane synthesis

• N-acetylmuramic acid synthesis