Cephalosporins, Carbapenems and Glycopeptides
- Previous year questions on Cephalosporins, Carbapenems and Glycopeptides for NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Postgraduate), from the Pharmacology section of the exam.
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- 21 live questions in Cephalosporins, Carbapenems and Glycopeptides.
- 2 of 21 questions carry a verified exam year: 2019.
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- Question set last updated 6 Sept 2026.
Q1.Carbapenem with maximum seizure risk is
- ADoripenem
- BImipenem✓ Correct answer
- CEapenem
- DMeropenem
Q2.Cilastatin is given along with
- AImipenem✓ Correct answer
- BAmoxycillin
- CErythromycin
- DAmpicillin
Q3.Cilastatin is given in combination with Imipenem because:-
- ACilastatin prevents degradation of Imipenem in kidney✓ Correct answer
- BCilastatin increase absorption of Imipenem
- CInhibits the enzymes that digest Imipenem in stomach
- DReduces side effects of Imipenem
Q4.All the following cephalosporins have significant activity against Pseudomonas Species except
- ACefoperazone
- BCeftazidime
- CCefotaxime✓ Correct answer
- DCefepime
Q5.Cephalosporin active against pseudomonas aeruginosa
- ACefoperazone✓ Correct answer
- BCefaclor
- CCeftriaxone
- DCefotaxime
Q6.Cephalosporins have all of the following interactions & uses, except:
- AShow cross sensitivity with penicillins
- BAre penicillinase resistant
- CHave a broad spectrum but are inactive against anaerobes✓ Correct answer
- DAre used in upper respiratory tract infections
Q7.Which of the following is third generation cephalosporin?
- ACefoperazone✓ Correct answer
- BCefuroxime
- CCefoxitin
- DCefadroxil
Q8.All of the following are true regarding cephalosporins, except:
- ABacteriocidal agents
- BActive against only gram negative✓ Correct answer
- CResistant to beta lactamases by Third generation cephalosporins
- DNone of the above
Q9.Empirical treatment for meningococcal meningitis is:
- ACeftriaxone✓ Correct answer
- BCefotetan
- CGentamicin
- DCefoxitin
Q10.A 36 years old woman recently treated for leukemia is admitted to the hospital with malaise, chills and high fever. Gram stain of blood reveals the presence of gram negative bacilli. The initial diagnosis is bacteremia and parenteral antibiotics are indicated. The record of the patient reveals that she had severe urticarial rash, hypotension and respiratory difficulty after oral penicillin V about 6 months ago. The most appropriate drug should be:
- AAmpicillin plus sulbactam
- BAztreonam✓ Correct answer
- CCefazolin
- DImipenem plus cilastatin
Answer key
Q1: B. Imipenem; Q2: A. Imipenem; Q3: A. Cilastatin prevents degradation of Imipenem in kidney; Q4: C. Cefotaxime; Q5: A. Cefoperazone; Q6: C. Have a broad spectrum but are inactive against anaerobes; Q7: A. Cefoperazone; Q8: B. Active against only gram negative; Q9: A. Ceftriaxone; Q10: B. Aztreonam.
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