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nummyann · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A group of students are reviewing information about the different penicillins. The students demonstrate understanding of the information when they identify which of the following as an example of a beta-lactamase inhibitor? Select all that apply.

A) Piperacillin
B) Amoxicillin
C) Tazobactam
D) Sulbactam
E) Clavulanic acid

Question 2

After teaching a group of nursing students about penicillins, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students identify which of the following as a group? Select all that apply.

A) Synthetic penicillins
B) Natural penicillins
C) Penicillinase-resistant penicillins
D) Aminopenicillins
E) Extended-spectrum penicillins

micaelaswann · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: C, D, E
Feedback:
Examples of beta-lactamase inhibitors are clavulanic acid, sulbactam, and tazobactam. Amoxicillin is an example of an aminopenicillin. Piperacillin is an example of an extended-spectrum penicillin.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B, C, D, E
Feedback:
Penicillins are categorized into four groups including the natural penicillins, penicillinase-resistant penicillins, aminopenicillins, and extended-spectrum penicillins.