Pentamidine is an antirpotozoal drug. It interferes with nuclear metabolism. It can be toxic to the beta cells of the pancreas and cause diabetes. It is used as an agent for prophylaxis against pneumocystosis in immune compromised patients e.g. HIV patients Question 70 Which antibiotic is a cell wall inhibitor? Your answer was not correct A Erythromycin Your Answer B Streptomycin C Vancomycin Correct Answer D Gentamycin Explanation Cephalosporins and penicillins are also cell wall inhibitors Question 71 Regarding cephalosporins, which of the following options is incorrect? Your answer was not correct A Cefaclor is a second generation cephalosporin B 2nd generation cephalosporins have greater gram negative activity than first generation cephalosporins C ceftriaxone has anti-pseudomonal activity Correct Answer D Generally they have a wider spectrum of activity compared to pencillins due to beta-lactmase resistance Your
Pentamidine is an antirpotozoal drug. It interferes with nuclear metabolism. It can be toxic to the beta cells of the pancreas and cause diabetes. It is used as an agent for prophylaxis against pneumocystosis in immune compromised patients e.g. HIV patients Question 70 Which antibiotic is a cell wall inhibitor? Your answer was not correct A Erythromycin Your Answer B Streptomycin C Vancomycin Correct Answer D Gentamycin Explanation Cephalosporins and penicillins are also cell wall inhibitors Question 71 Regarding cephalosporins, which of the following options is incorrect? Your answer was not correct A Cefaclor is a second generation cephalosporin B 2nd generation cephalosporins have greater gram negative activity than first generation cephalosporins C ceftriaxone has anti-pseudomonal activity Correct Answer D Generally they have a wider spectrum of activity compared to pencillins due to beta-lactmase resistance Your
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