1: Beta-Lactams and Protein Synthesis Inhibitors
Across
- 1. Beta-lactamase-resistant penicillin used for Listeria infections.
- 6. Cephalosporin used for surgical prophylaxis.
- 8. Class of antibiotics inhibiting the 50S ribosomal subunit.
- 10. Macrolide effective for Legionella and Mycoplasma pneumonia.
- 12. DOC for syphilis (Treponema pallidum).
- 14. Fluoroquinolone DOC for complicated UTIs caused by gram-negative bacteria.
- 15. Cephalosporin effective for Pseudomonas infections.
- 16. DOC for anaerobic infections above the diaphragm.
- 17. Cephalosporin with excellent CNS penetration used for neonatal meningitis.
Down
- 2. DOC for MRSA among cephalosporins.
- 3. Mechanism of action of aminoglycosides.
- 4. Beta-lactam that binds PBPs to inhibit cell wall synthesis.
- 5. DOC for MSSA among penicillins.
- 7. Penicillin combined with tazobactam for Pseudomonas coverage.
- 9. Oxazolidinone effective for VRE and MRSA.
- 11. Aminoglycoside for Enterococcus endocarditis (used with ampicillin).
- 13. DOC for Rickettsial infections.