Which one of the following drugs is an antipseudomonal penicillin ?
Correct answer: C. Piperacillin
- A. Cephalexin
- B. Cloxacillin
- C. Piperacillin
- D. Dictoxacillin
Explanation
Piperacillin is an extended-spectrum antipseudomonal penicillin, often combined with tazobactam. Cephalexin is a cephalosporin, while cloxacillin and dicloxacillin are penicillinase-resistant antistaphylococcal penicillins.
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