Sephilosporins Antibiotic Class Review

What is a common prefix for the sephilosporin class of antibiotics?

• Pen or Pn

• Amox or Amx

• Cef or C ph

• Tetra or Ttr

Which type of bacteria do later generations of sephilosporins target more effectively?

• Gram-positive bacteria

• Gram-negative bacteria

• Anaerobic bacteria

• Fungal infections

How do sephilosporins exert their antibacterial effect?

• Blocking bacterial RNA

• Inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis

• Disrupting bacterial DNA

• Inhibiting protein synthesis

What should be monitored due to the nephrotoxic potential of sephilosporins?

• Liver enzymes

• Creatinine and BUN levels

• Blood glucose levels

• Electrolyte balance

Why should alcohol be avoided when taking sephilosporins?

• It increases the risk of bleeding

• It leads to a disulfiram-like reaction

• It causes liver damage

• It reduces the drug's effectiveness