NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) Practice Exam

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Which antibiotic falls under the category of antipseudomonal quinolones?

Ciprofloxacin
Amoxicillin
Doxycycline
Metronidazole

The correct answer is: Ciprofloxacin

Antipseudomonal quinolones are a class of antibiotics that are effective against Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a common pathogen responsible for various infections in hospitalized patients. Among the options provided, only Ciprofloxacin is an antipseudomonal quinolone. Ciprofloxacin has excellent activity against Pseudomonas aeruginosa, making it a preferred choice for treating infections caused by this bacterium. Options B, C, and D are not antipseudomonal quinolones. Amoxicillin is a penicillin antibiotic, Doxycycline is a tetracycline antibiotic, and Metronidazole is an antimicrobial agent effective against anaerobic bacteria and protozoa.