Cefalosporinas

Question 1

What are cefalosporinas commonly used to treat?

Answer 1

Bacterial infections.

Question 2

True or False: Cefalosporinas are a type of beta-lactam antibiotic.

Answer 2

True.

Question 3

What is the primary mechanism of action of cefalosporinas?

Answer 3

Inhibition of bacterial cell wall synthesis.

Question 4

Fill in the blank: Cefalosporinas are classified into ______ generations.

Answer 4

four.

Question 5

Which generation of cefalosporinas is most effective against Gram-positive bacteria?

Answer 5

First generation.

Question 6

Name one common first-generation cefalosporin.

Answer 6

Cefazolin.

Question 7

Which generation of cefalosporinas has increased activity against Gram-negative bacteria?

Answer 7

Second generation.

Question 8

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a third-generation cefalosporin? A) Cefalexin B) Ceftriaxone C) Cefepime

Answer 8

B) Ceftriaxone.

Question 9

True or False: Cefalosporinas are effective against all types of bacteria.

Answer 9

False.

Question 10

What is a key side effect associated with cefalosporinas?

Answer 10

Allergic reactions.

Question 11

Fill in the blank: Cefalosporinas are often used in patients with ______ allergies.

Answer 11

penicillin.

Question 12

Which cefalosporin generation is known for its broad-spectrum activity?

Answer 12

Fourth generation.

Question 13

Name one common use for cefalosporinas.

Answer 13

Surgical prophylaxis.

Question 14

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a fourth-generation cefalosporin? A) Cefepime B) Cefuroxime C) Cefazolin

Answer 14

A) Cefepime.

Question 15

What is the route of administration for most cefalosporinas?

Answer 15

Intravenous or intramuscular.

Question 16

True or False: Cefalosporinas can be used to treat viral infections.

Answer 16

False.

Question 17

Fill in the blank: The first generation cefalosporins are typically effective against ______ bacteria.

Answer 17

Gram-positive.

Question 18

What is the primary reason for the development of different generations of cefalosporinas?

Answer 18

To enhance efficacy against resistant bacteria.

Question 19

Which generation of cefalosporinas is often used to treat meningitis?

Answer 19

Third generation.

Question 20

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of fourth-generation cefalosporinas? A) Broad-spectrum activity B) High resistance to beta-lactamases C) Limited use in clinical settings

Answer 20

C) Limited use in clinical settings.

Question 21

What is a common method of monitoring for adverse effects in patients receiving cefalosporinas?

Answer 21

Renal function tests.

Question 22

Fill in the blank: The spectrum of activity of cefalosporinas generally ______ as the generation increases.

Answer 22

broadens.

Question 23

Name one contraindication for the use of cefalosporinas.

Answer 23

History of severe allergic reaction to penicillin.

Question 24

True or False: Cefalosporinas can cause cross-reactivity in patients allergic to penicillin.

Answer 24

True.

Question 25

What is the effect of cefalosporinas on the gut flora?

Answer 25

They can disrupt normal gut flora, potentially leading to superinfections.

Question 26

Multiple Choice: Which generation of cefalosporinas is primarily used for treating pneumonia? A) First B) Second C) Third

Answer 26

C) Third.

Question 27

What is a common indication for using second-generation cefalosporinas?

Answer 27

Upper respiratory tract infections.