NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) Practice Exam

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What bacteria does cefotetan and cefoxitin specifically cover?

GNR
B. fragilis
MSSA
MRSA

The correct answer is: B. fragilis

Cefotetan and cefoxitin are cephamycin antibiotics that have increased activity against anaerobic bacteria, specifically Bacteroides fragilis. This makes choice B the correct answer. Choice A (GNR) stands for Gram-Negative Rods, which is a broad category and not specific to the bacteria covered by cefotetan and cefoxitin. Choices C (MSSA) and D (MRSA) refer to Methicillin-Susceptible Staphylococcus Aureus and Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus, respectively. Cefotetan and cefoxitin are not primarily indicated for the treatment of Staphylococcus aureus infections.