1: Beta-Lactams and Protein Synthesis Inhibitors

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