ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology 2 Quiz Questions
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Question 1 of 5
Which of the following drugs inhibit bacterial beta-lactamase?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Zosyn (piperacillin/tazobactam). Piperacillin is a beta-lactam antibiotic susceptible to beta-lactamase degradation. Tazobactam is a beta-lactamase inhibitor that protects piperacillin from degradation, enhancing its antibacterial activity. Goldenseal (
A) is an herb with no known beta-lactamase inhibitory properties. Ceftriaxone (
B) and Penicillin (
C) are beta-lactam antibiotics but do not inhibit beta-lactamase.
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