Which of the Following Statements Is True About Cephalosporins and Penicillins

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about cephalosporins and penicillins?

• A) The chemical structure of the cephalosporins is completely different from that of the penicillins.
• B) The mechanism of action of the cephalosporins is the same as that of the penicillins.
• C) The cephalosporins are usually less resistant than the penicillins to the bacterial beta-lactamase enzymes.
• D) The cephalosporins are used as substitutes for penicillins in the treatment of certain gram-positive infections.

Recognize and form standard and non-standard propositions.

Distinguish between singular and general propositions.

Analyze propositions for logical structure and content relevance.

Translate nonstandard propositions to standard form.