Penicillins and Cephalosporins

question 62

Multiple Choice

Penicillins and cephalosporins

• A)interfere with DNA synthesis.
• B)are metabolic analogs of PABA and block folic acid synthesis.
• C)attach to the 30S ribosomal subunit and disrupt protein synthesis.
• D)damage cell membranes.
• E)block the peptidases that cross-link glycan molecules.

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Definitions:

Cold Therapy

A treatment method that uses cold temperatures to relieve pain or to reduce swelling and inflammation.

Infected Wound

A wound that has been colonized by bacteria or other pathogens, leading to signs of infection such as redness, warmth, swelling, and pain.

Pressure Ulcer

A localized damage to the skin and underlying tissue, often over bony areas, caused by pressure or friction.

Stage III Pressure Ulcer

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