NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) Practice Exam

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Which beta lactam antibiotic covers MRSA?

Ceftaroline
Carbapenems
Monobactams
Aminoglycosides

The correct answer is: Ceftaroline

Ceftaroline is the correct answer because it is the only beta-lactam antibiotic listed that has activity against MRSA (Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus). Ceftaroline is a fifth-generation cephalosporin that exhibits broad-spectrum activity against various gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, including MRSA. Carbapenems are broad-spectrum antibiotics but do not have reliable activity against MRSA. Monobactams and Aminoglycosides also do not have activity against MRSA.