NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) Practice Exam

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What are common uses for Ceftaroline?

Polymicrobial infections
CAP and SSTIs
ESBL-positive infections
Traveler's diarrhea

The correct answer is: CAP and SSTIs

Ceftaroline is a fifth-generation cephalosporin antibiotic that is used to treat a variety of infections. While it may be effective against some polymicrobial infections, it is not commonly used for this purpose. It is also not typically used for ESBL-positive infections, as these often require broader-spectrum antibiotics. Traveler's diarrhea is typically caused by bacterial or viral infections, and may not always require the use of antibiotics. Therefore, the most common uses for Ceftaroline are for community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) and skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs).