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Which of the following drug is effective against both Pseudomonas and Proteus?

A
Cloxacillin
B
Amoxicillin
C
Carbenicillin
D
Ampicillin
High-Yield Explanation
Carbenicillin is effective against both proteus and pseudomonas. Cloxacillin is a -penicillinase resistant penicillin. - It is mainly effective against gram positive bacteria paicularly those producing penicillinase. - It is not effective against proteus or pseudomonas. Amoxicillin and ampicillin are wide spectrum penicillins. - These are effective against many gram negative bacteria including proteus. However, these are not effective against Pseudomonas. ANTI-PSEUDOMONAL PENICILLINS C: Carbenicillin T: Ticarcillin M: Mezlocillin A: Azlocillin P: Piperacillin

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