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choice5="Fifth generation"  
 
choice5="Fifth generation"  
 
correctchoice="4"  
 
correctchoice="4"  
feedback4="'''Correct!''' Ceftiofur is a second generation cephalosporin which has a very broad spectrum of action with very high activity against enterobacteriaceae. Although it struggles against the most difficult gram negative organisms. [[Cephalosporins#Spectrum of Activity|cephalosporins.]]"  
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feedback4="'''Correct!''' Ceftiofur is a second generation cephalosporin which has a very broad spectrum of action with very high activity against enterobacteriaceae. Although it struggles against the most difficult gram negative organisms. [[Cephalosporins#Spectrum of Activity|Cephalosporins.]]"  
feedback3="'''Incorrect''' Ceftiofur is a second generation cephalosporin which has a very broad spectrum of action with very high activity against enterobacteriaceae. Although it struggles against the most difficult gram negative organisms. [[Cephalosporins#Spectrum of Activity |cephalosporins.]]"
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feedback3="'''Incorrect''' Ceftiofur is a second generation cephalosporin which has a very broad spectrum of action with very high activity against enterobacteriaceae. Although it struggles against the most difficult gram negative organisms. [[Cephalosporins#Spectrum of Activity |Cephalosporins.]]"
feedback2="'''Incorrect''' Ceftiofur is a second generation cephalosporin which has a very broad spectrum of action with very high activity against enterobacteriaceae. Although it struggles against the most difficult gram negative organisms. [[Cephalosporins#Spectrum of Activity|cephalosporins.]]"
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feedback2="'''Incorrect''' Ceftiofur is a second generation cephalosporin which has a very broad spectrum of action with very high activity against enterobacteriaceae. Although it struggles against the most difficult gram negative organisms. [[Cephalosporins#Spectrum of Activity|Cephalosporins.]]"
feedback1="'''Incorrect''' Ceftiofur is a second generation cephalosporin which has a very broad spectrum of action with very high activity against enterobacteriaceae. Although it struggles against the most difficult gram negative organisms. [[Cephalosporins#Spectrum of Activity|cephalosporins.]]"
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feedback1="'''Incorrect''' Ceftiofur is a second generation cephalosporin which has a very broad spectrum of action with very high activity against enterobacteriaceae. Although it struggles against the most difficult gram negative organisms. [[Cephalosporins#Spectrum of Activity|Cephalosporins.]]"
feedback5="'''Incorrect''' Fifth generation cephalosporins have only recently been developed and there are no veterinary examples. Ceftiofur is a second generation cephalosporin which has a very broad spectrum of action with very high activity against enterobacteriaceae. Although it struggles against the most difficult gram negative organisms. [[Cephalosporins#Spectrum of Activity|cephalosporins.]]"
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feedback5="'''Incorrect''' Fifth generation cephalosporins have only recently been developed and there are no veterinary examples. Ceftiofur is a second generation cephalosporin which has a very broad spectrum of action with very high activity against enterobacteriaceae. Although it struggles against the most difficult gram negative organisms. [[Cephalosporins#Spectrum of Activity|Cephalosporins.]]"
 
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choice1="Aminoglycosides"  
 
choice1="Aminoglycosides"  
 
correctchoice="5"  
 
correctchoice="5"  
feedback5="'''Correct!''' Fluoroquinolones can cause erosion of the articular cartilages in young growing dogs. This may be the case in other young growing animals, however we do know that it is safe to use danofloxacin in calves. [[Fluoroquinolones#Side Effects and Contraindications|fluoroquinolones.]]"  
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feedback5="'''Correct!''' Fluoroquinolones can cause erosion of the articular cartilages in young growing dogs. This may be the case in other young growing animals, however we do know that it is safe to use danofloxacin in calves. [[Fluoroquinolones#Side Effects and Contraindications|Fluoroquinolones.]]"  
feedback3="'''Incorrect''' Cephalosporins are not known to have any effect on articular cartilage. Fluoroquinolones can cause erosion of the articular cartilages in young growing dogs. This may be the case in other young growing animals, however we do know that it is safe to use danofloxacin in calves. [[Fluoroquinolones#Side Effects and Contraindications |fluoroquinolones.]]"
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feedback3="'''Incorrect''' Cephalosporins are not known to have any effect on articular cartilage. Fluoroquinolones can cause erosion of the articular cartilages in young growing dogs. This may be the case in other young growing animals, however we do know that it is safe to use danofloxacin in calves. [[Fluoroquinolones#Side Effects and Contraindications |Fluoroquinolones.]]"
feedback2="'''Incorrect''' Penicillins are not known to have any effect on articular cartilage. Fluoroquinolones can cause erosion of the articular cartilages in young growing dogs. This may be the case in other young growing animals, however we do know that it is safe to use danofloxacin in calves. [[Fluoroquinolones#Side Effects and Contraindications|fluoroquinolones.]]"
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feedback2="'''Incorrect''' Penicillins are not known to have any effect on articular cartilage. Fluoroquinolones can cause erosion of the articular cartilages in young growing dogs. This may be the case in other young growing animals, however we do know that it is safe to use danofloxacin in calves. [[Fluoroquinolones#Side Effects and Contraindications|Fluoroquinolones.]]"
feedback4="'''Incorrect''' Tetracyclines are not known to have any effect on articular cartilage. Fluoroquinolones can cause erosion of the articular cartilages in young growing dogs. This may be the case in other young growing animals, however we do know that it is safe to use danofloxacin in calves. [[Fluoroquinolones#Side Effects and Contraindications |fluoroquinolones.]]"
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feedback4="'''Incorrect''' Tetracyclines are not known to have any effect on articular cartilage. Fluoroquinolones can cause erosion of the articular cartilages in young growing dogs. This may be the case in other young growing animals, however we do know that it is safe to use danofloxacin in calves. [[Fluoroquinolones#Side Effects and Contraindications |Fluoroquinolones.]]"
feedback1="'''Incorrect''' Aminoglycosides are not known to have any effect on articular cartilage. Fluoroquinolones can cause erosion of the articular cartilages in young growing dogs. This may be the case in other young growing animals, however we do know that it is safe to use danofloxacin in calves. [[Fluoroquinolones#Side Effects and Contraindications|fluoroquinolones.]]"
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feedback1="'''Incorrect''' Aminoglycosides are not known to have any effect on articular cartilage. Fluoroquinolones can cause erosion of the articular cartilages in young growing dogs. This may be the case in other young growing animals, however we do know that it is safe to use danofloxacin in calves. [[Fluoroquinolones#Side Effects and Contraindications|Fluoroquinolones.]]"
 
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choice4="Metronidazole"  
 
choice4="Metronidazole"  
 
correctchoice="1"  
 
correctchoice="1"  
feedback1="'''Correct!''' Gentamicin is very nephrotoxic and shouldn't be used if any renal pathology is suspected. To try and avoid nephrotoxicity it is recommended to give one large single dose daily rather than splitting the dose up because it is thought that repeated doses accumulate in the kidney. [[Aminoglycosides#Gentamicin |aminoglycosides.]]"  
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feedback1="'''Correct!''' Gentamicin is very nephrotoxic and shouldn't be used if any renal pathology is suspected. To try and avoid nephrotoxicity it is recommended to give one large single dose daily rather than splitting the dose up because it is thought that repeated doses accumulate in the kidney. [[Aminoglycosides#Gentamicin|Aminoglycosides.]]"  
feedback2="'''Incorrect''' Erythromycin is not known to be nephrotoxic. Gentamicin is very nephrotoxic and shouldn't be used if any renal pathology is suspected. To try and avoid nephrotoxicity it is recommended to give one large single dose daily rather than splitting the dose up because it is thought repeated doses accumulate in the kidney. [[Aminoglycosides#Gentamicin |aminoglycosides.]]"
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feedback2="'''Incorrect''' Erythromycin is not known to be nephrotoxic. Gentamicin is very nephrotoxic and shouldn't be used if any renal pathology is suspected. To try and avoid nephrotoxicity it is recommended to give one large single dose daily rather than splitting the dose up because it is thought repeated doses accumulate in the kidney. [[Aminoglycosides#Gentamicin|Aminoglycosides.]]"
feedback5="'''Incorrect''' Cefalexin is not known to be particularly nephrotoxic. Gentamicin is very nephrotoxic and shouldn't be used if any renal pathology is suspected. To try and avoid nephrotoxicity it is recommended to give one large single dose daily rather than splitting the dose up because it is thought repeated doses accumulate in the kidney. [[Aminoglycosides#Gentamicin|aminoglycosides.]]"
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feedback5="'''Incorrect''' Cefalexin is not known to be particularly nephrotoxic. Gentamicin is very nephrotoxic and shouldn't be used if any renal pathology is suspected. To try and avoid nephrotoxicity it is recommended to give one large single dose daily rather than splitting the dose up because it is thought repeated doses accumulate in the kidney. [[Aminoglycosides#Gentamicin|Aminoglycosides.]]"
feedback3="'''Incorrect''' Trimethoprim sulphate is not known to be particularly nephrotoxic. Gentamicin is very nephrotoxic and shouldn't be used if any renal pathology is suspected. To try and avoid nephrotoxicity it is recommended to give one large single dose daily rather than splitting the dose up because it is thought repeated doses accumulate in the kidney. [[Aminoglycosides#Gentamicin |aminoglycosides.]]"
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feedback3="'''Incorrect''' Trimethoprim sulphate is not known to be particularly nephrotoxic. Gentamicin is very nephrotoxic and shouldn't be used if any renal pathology is suspected. To try and avoid nephrotoxicity it is recommended to give one large single dose daily rather than splitting the dose up because it is thought repeated doses accumulate in the kidney. [[Aminoglycosides#Gentamicin|Aminoglycosides.]]"
feedback4="'''Incorrect''' Metronidazole is not known to be nephrotoxic. Gentamicin is very nephrotoxic and shouldn't be used if any renal pathology is suspected. To try and avoid nephrotoxicity it is recommended to give one large single dose daily rather than splitting the dose up because it is thought repeated doses accumulate in the kidney. [[Aminoglycosides#Gentamicin |aminoglycosides.]]"
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feedback4="'''Incorrect''' Metronidazole is not known to be nephrotoxic. Gentamicin is very nephrotoxic and shouldn't be used if any renal pathology is suspected. To try and avoid nephrotoxicity it is recommended to give one large single dose daily rather than splitting the dose up because it is thought repeated doses accumulate in the kidney. [[Aminoglycosides#Gentamicin|Aminoglycosides.]]"
 
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choice5="Gentamicin"  
 
choice5="Gentamicin"  
 
correctchoice="3"  
 
correctchoice="3"  
feedback3="'''Correct!''' Metronidazole will kill nearly all anaerobic gram-positive and negative bacteria and it is highly active against anaerobic protozoa, especially Treponema hyodysenteriae, Trichomonas foetus, Histomonas and Giardia. [[Nitroimidazoles#Spectrum of Activity|nitroimidazoles.]]"  
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feedback3="'''Correct!''' Metronidazole will kill nearly all anaerobic gram-positive and negative bacteria and it is highly active against anaerobic protozoa, especially Treponema hyodysenteriae, Trichomonas foetus, Histomonas and Giardia. [[Nitroimidazoles#Spectrum of Activity|Nitroimidazoles.]]"  
feedback4="'''Incorrect''' Ceftiofur is not effective in treating any protozoal infections. Metronidazole will kill nearly all anaerobic gram-positive and negative bacteria and it is highly active against anaerobic protozoa, especially Treponema hyodysenteriae, Trichomonas foetus, Histomonas and Giardia. [[Nitroimidazoles#Spectrum of Activity|nitroimidazoles.]]"
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feedback4="'''Incorrect''' Ceftiofur is not effective in treating any protozoal infections. Metronidazole will kill nearly all anaerobic gram-positive and negative bacteria and it is highly active against anaerobic protozoa, especially Treponema hyodysenteriae, Trichomonas foetus, Histomonas and Giardia. [[Nitroimidazoles#Spectrum of Activity|Nitroimidazoles.]]"
feedback2="'''Incorrect''' Trimethoprim sulphate is not particularly effective at treating anaerobic protozoal infections. Metronidazole will kill nearly all anaerobic gram-positive and negative bacteria and it is highly active against anaerobic protozoa, especially Treponema hyodysenteriae, Trichomonas foetus, Histomonas and Giardia. [[Nitroimidazoles#Spectrum of Activity |nitroimidazoles.]]"
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feedback2="'''Incorrect''' Trimethoprim sulphate is not particularly effective at treating anaerobic protozoal infections. Metronidazole will kill nearly all anaerobic gram-positive and negative bacteria and it is highly active against anaerobic protozoa, especially Treponema hyodysenteriae, Trichomonas foetus, Histomonas and Giardia. [[Nitroimidazoles#Spectrum of Activity |Nitroimidazoles.]]"
feedback1="'''Incorrect''' Erythromycin is not effective in treating any protozoal infections. Metronidazole will kill nearly all anaerobic gram-positive and negative bacteria and it is highly active against anaerobic protozoa, especially Treponema hyodysenteriae, Trichomonas foetus, Histomonas and Giardia. [[Nitroimidazoles#Spectrum of Activity|nitroimidazoles.]]"
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feedback1="'''Incorrect''' Erythromycin is not effective in treating any protozoal infections. Metronidazole will kill nearly all anaerobic gram-positive and negative bacteria and it is highly active against anaerobic protozoa, especially Treponema hyodysenteriae, Trichomonas foetus, Histomonas and Giardia. [[Nitroimidazoles#Spectrum of Activity|Nitroimidazoles.]]"
feedback5="'''Incorrect''' Gentamicin is not effective in treating any protozoal infections. Metronidazole will kill nearly all anaerobic gram-positive and negative bacteria and it is highly active against anaerobic protozoa, especially Treponema hyodysenteriae, Trichomonas foetus, Histomonas and Giardia. [[Nitroimidazoles#Spectrum of Activity |nitroimidazoles.]]"
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feedback5="'''Incorrect''' Gentamicin is not effective in treating any protozoal infections. Metronidazole will kill nearly all anaerobic gram-positive and negative bacteria and it is highly active against anaerobic protozoa, especially Treponema hyodysenteriae, Trichomonas foetus, Histomonas and Giardia. [[Nitroimidazoles#Spectrum of Activity |Nitroimidazoles.]]"
 
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choice1="Sulphonamides"  
 
choice1="Sulphonamides"  
 
correctchoice="2"  
 
correctchoice="2"  
feedback2="'''Correct!''' Aminoglycosides must first enter the bacterial cell, which they do via an oxygen-dependent active transport system. Thus aminoglycosides are unable to work against any anaerobic species. [[Aminoglycosides#Mechanism of Action|aminoglycosides.]]"  
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feedback2="'''Correct!''' Aminoglycosides must first enter the bacterial cell, which they do via an oxygen-dependent active transport system. Thus aminoglycosides are unable to work against any anaerobic species. [[Aminoglycosides#Mechanism of Action|Aminoglycosides.]]"  
feedback4="'''Incorrect''' Although fluoroquinolones have poor activity against obligate anaerobes, they do not enter the bacteria via an oxygen-dependent active transport system. Aminoglycosides enter the bacterial cell via an oxygen-dependent active transport system, thus they are unable to work against any anaerobic species. [[Aminoglycosides#Mechanism of Action |aminoglycosides.]]"
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feedback4="'''Incorrect''' Although fluoroquinolones have poor activity against obligate anaerobes, they do not enter the bacteria via an oxygen-dependent active transport system. Aminoglycosides enter the bacterial cell via an oxygen-dependent active transport system, thus they are unable to work against any anaerobic species. [[Aminoglycosides#Mechanism of Action|Aminoglycosides.]]"
feedback5="'''Incorrect''' Although trimethoprim has poor activity against obligate anaerobes, it does not enter the bacteria via an oxygen-dependent active transport system. Aminoglycosides enter the bacterial cell via an oxygen-dependent active transport system, thus they are unable to work against any anaerobic species. [[Aminoglycosides#Mechanism of Action|aminoglycosides.]]"
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feedback5="'''Incorrect''' Although trimethoprim has poor activity against obligate anaerobes, it does not enter the bacteria via an oxygen-dependent active transport system. Aminoglycosides enter the bacterial cell via an oxygen-dependent active transport system, thus they are unable to work against any anaerobic species. [[Aminoglycosides#Mechanism of Action|Aminoglycosides.]]"
feedback3="'''Incorrect''' Penicillins are effective against many obligate anaerobes. Aminoglycosides enter the bacterial cell via an oxygen-dependent active transport system, thus they are unable to work against any anaerobic species. [[Aminoglycosides#Mechanism of Action|aminoglycosides.]]"
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feedback3="'''Incorrect''' Penicillins are effective against many obligate anaerobes. Aminoglycosides enter the bacterial cell via an oxygen-dependent active transport system, thus they are unable to work against any anaerobic species. [[Aminoglycosides#Mechanism of Action|Aminoglycosides.]]"
feedback1="'''Incorrect''' Sulphonamides are effective against some obligate anaerobes, for example Actinomyces and Fusobacterium, but inactive against clostridial species and anaerobic cocci. Aminoglycosides enter the bacterial cell via an oxygen-dependent active transport system, thus they are unable to work against any anaerobic species. [[Aminoglycosides#Mechanism of Action|aminoglycosides.]]"
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feedback1="'''Incorrect''' Sulphonamides are effective against some obligate anaerobes, for example Actinomyces and Fusobacterium, but inactive against clostridial species and anaerobic cocci. Aminoglycosides enter the bacterial cell via an oxygen-dependent active transport system, thus they are unable to work against any anaerobic species. [[Aminoglycosides#Mechanism of Action|Aminoglycosides.]]"
 
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choice2="Cephalosporins"  
 
choice2="Cephalosporins"  
 
correctchoice="3"  
 
correctchoice="3"  
feedback3="'''Correct!''' Sulphonamides are competitive antagonists of PABA which is a precursor of folic acid. Bacteria need to synthesise folic acid in order to grow as they are unable to obtain it from their 'diet' like mammals can. Since the bacteria are unable to synthesise RNA or DNA, due to lack of folic acid, their growth is inhibited. However if a drug containing PABA e.g. procaine is used at the same time then the bacteria will have another source of PABA so sulphonamides will not be as effective. [[Sulphonamides |sulphonamides.]]"  
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feedback3="'''Correct!''' Sulphonamides are competitive antagonists of PABA which is a precursor of folic acid. Bacteria need to synthesise folic acid in order to grow as they are unable to obtain it from their 'diet' like mammals can. Since the bacteria are unable to synthesise RNA or DNA, due to lack of folic acid, their growth is inhibited. However if a drug containing PABA e.g. procaine is used at the same time then the bacteria will have another source of PABA so sulphonamides will not be as effective. [[Sulphonamides|Sulphonamides.]]"  
feedback4="'''Incorrect''' The efficacy of tetracyclines is not affected by the presence of drugs containing a PABA core. Sulphonamides are competitive antagonists of PABA which is a precursor of folic acid. Bacteria need to synthesise folic acid in order to grow as they are unable to obtain it from their 'diet' like mammals can. Since the bacteria are unable to synthesise RNA or DNA, due to lack of folic acid, their growth is inhibited. However if a drug containing PABA e.g. procaine is used at the same time then the bacteria will have another source of PABA so sulphonamides will not be as effective. [[Sulphonamides|sulphonamides.]]"
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feedback4="'''Incorrect''' The efficacy of tetracyclines is not affected by the presence of drugs containing a PABA core. Sulphonamides are competitive antagonists of PABA which is a precursor of folic acid. Bacteria need to synthesise folic acid in order to grow as they are unable to obtain it from their 'diet' like mammals can. Since the bacteria are unable to synthesise RNA or DNA, due to lack of folic acid, their growth is inhibited. However if a drug containing PABA e.g. procaine is used at the same time then the bacteria will have another source of PABA so sulphonamides will not be as effective. [[Sulphonamides|Sulphonamides.]]"
feedback5="'''Incorrect''' The efficacy of fluoroquinolones is not affected by the presence of drugs containing a PABA core. Sulphonamides are competitive antagonists of PABA which is a precursor of folic acid. Bacteria need to synthesise folic acid in order to grow as they are unable to obtain it from their 'diet' like mammals can. Since the bacteria are unable to synthesise RNA or DNA, due to lack of folic acid, their growth is inhibited. However if a drug containing PABA e.g. procaine is used at the same time then the bacteria will have another source of PABA so sulphonamides will not be as effective. [[Sulphonamides|sulphonamides.]]"
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feedback5="'''Incorrect''' The efficacy of fluoroquinolones is not affected by the presence of drugs containing a PABA core. Sulphonamides are competitive antagonists of PABA which is a precursor of folic acid. Bacteria need to synthesise folic acid in order to grow as they are unable to obtain it from their 'diet' like mammals can. Since the bacteria are unable to synthesise RNA or DNA, due to lack of folic acid, their growth is inhibited. However if a drug containing PABA e.g. procaine is used at the same time then the bacteria will have another source of PABA so sulphonamides will not be as effective. [[Sulphonamides|Sulphonamides.]]"
feedback1="'''Incorrect''' The efficacy of macrolides and lincosamides are not affected by the presence of drugs containing a PABA core. Sulphonamides are competitive antagonists of PABA which is a precursor of folic acid. Bacteria need to synthesise folic acid in order to grow as they are unable to obtain it from their 'diet' like mammals can. Since the bacteria are unable to synthesise RNA or DNA, due to lack of folic acid, their growth is inhibited. However if a drug containing PABA e.g. procaine is used at the same time then the bacteria will have another source of PABA so sulphonamides will not be as effective. [[Sulphonamides|sulphonamides.]]"
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feedback1="'''Incorrect''' The efficacy of macrolides and lincosamides are not affected by the presence of drugs containing a PABA core. Sulphonamides are competitive antagonists of PABA which is a precursor of folic acid. Bacteria need to synthesise folic acid in order to grow as they are unable to obtain it from their 'diet' like mammals can. Since the bacteria are unable to synthesise RNA or DNA, due to lack of folic acid, their growth is inhibited. However if a drug containing PABA e.g. procaine is used at the same time then the bacteria will have another source of PABA so sulphonamides will not be as effective. [[Sulphonamides|Sulphonamides.]]"
feedback2="'''Incorrect''' The efficacy of cephalosporins is not affected by the presence of drugs containing a PABA core. Sulphonamides are competitive antagonists of PABA which is a precursor of folic acid. Bacteria need to synthesise folic acid in order to grow as they are unable to obtain it from their 'diet' like mammals can. Since the bacteria are unable to synthesise RNA or DNA, due to lack of folic acid, their growth is inhibited. However if a drug containing PABA e.g. procaine is used at the same time then the bacteria will have another source of PABA so sulphonamides will not be as effective. [[Sulphonamides |sulphonamides.]]"
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feedback2="'''Incorrect''' The efficacy of cephalosporins is not affected by the presence of drugs containing a PABA core. Sulphonamides are competitive antagonists of PABA which is a precursor of folic acid. Bacteria need to synthesise folic acid in order to grow as they are unable to obtain it from their 'diet' like mammals can. Since the bacteria are unable to synthesise RNA or DNA, due to lack of folic acid, their growth is inhibited. However if a drug containing PABA e.g. procaine is used at the same time then the bacteria will have another source of PABA so sulphonamides will not be as effective. [[Sulphonamides|Sulphonamides.]]"
 
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choice4="Tylosin"  
 
choice4="Tylosin"  
 
correctchoice="3"  
 
correctchoice="3"  
feedback3="'''Correct!''' Injection of tilmicosin in humans can be fatal, hence it should only be administered by a veterinary surgeon and great care should be taken when administering it. [[Macrolides and Lincosamides#Side Effects and Contraindications|macrolides and lincosamides.]]"  
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feedback3="'''Correct!''' Injection of tilmicosin in humans can be fatal, hence it should only be administered by a veterinary surgeon and great care should be taken when administering it. [[Macrolides and Lincosamides#Side Effects and Contraindications|Macrolides and lincosamides.]]"  
feedback2="'''Incorrect''' Erythromycin would not be fatal in man if accidentally injected. Injection of tilmicosin in humans can be fatal hence it should only be administered by a veterinary surgeon and great care should be taken when administering it. [[Macrolides and Lincosamides#Side Effects and Contraindications|macrolides and lincosamides.]]"
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feedback2="'''Incorrect''' Erythromycin would not be fatal in man if accidentally injected. Injection of tilmicosin in humans can be fatal hence it should only be administered by a veterinary surgeon and great care should be taken when administering it. [[Macrolides and Lincosamides#Side Effects and Contraindications|Macrolides and lincosamides.]]"
feedback1="'''Incorrect''' Spiramycin is not available in injectable form for veterinary use. Injection of tilmicosin in humans can be fatal hence it should only be administered by a veterinary surgeon and great care should be taken when administering it. [[Macrolides and Lincosamides#Side Effects and Contraindications|macrolides and lincosamides.]]"
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feedback1="'''Incorrect''' Spiramycin is not available in injectable form for veterinary use. Injection of tilmicosin in humans can be fatal hence it should only be administered by a veterinary surgeon and great care should be taken when administering it. [[Macrolides and Lincosamides#Side Effects and Contraindications|Macrolides and lincosamides.]]"
feedback5="'''Incorrect''' Lincomycin would not be fatal in man if accidentally injected. Injection of tilmicosin in humans can be fatal hence it should only be administered by a veterinary surgeon and great care should be taken when administering it. [[Macrolides and Lincosamides#Side Effects and Contraindications|macrolides and lincosamides.]]"
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feedback5="'''Incorrect''' Lincomycin would not be fatal in man if accidentally injected. Injection of tilmicosin in humans can be fatal hence it should only be administered by a veterinary surgeon and great care should be taken when administering it. [[Macrolides and Lincosamides#Side Effects and Contraindications|Macrolides and lincosamides.]]"
feedback4="'''Incorrect''' Tylosin would not be fatal in man if accidentally injected. Injection of tilmicosin in humans can be fatal hence it should only be administered by a veterinary surgeon and great care should be taken when administering it. [[Macrolides and Lincosamides#Side Effects and Contraindications |macrolides and lincosamides.]]"
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feedback4="'''Incorrect''' Tylosin would not be fatal in man if accidentally injected. Injection of tilmicosin in humans can be fatal hence it should only be administered by a veterinary surgeon and great care should be taken when administering it. [[Macrolides and Lincosamides#Side Effects and Contraindications |Macrolides and lincosamides.]]"
 
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choice2="Macrolides and lincosamides"  
 
choice2="Macrolides and lincosamides"  
 
correctchoice="3"  
 
correctchoice="3"  
feedback3="'''Correct!''' Tetracyclines can chelate with calcium ions (Ca2+) and they tend to deposit in developing bones and teeth, resulting in yellow staining. Hence their use should be avoided in late pregnancy and all young animals. [[Tetracyclines#Side Effects and Contraindications|tetracyclines.]]"  
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feedback3="'''Correct!''' Tetracyclines can chelate with calcium ions (Ca2+) and they tend to deposit in developing bones and teeth, resulting in yellow staining. Hence their use should be avoided in late pregnancy and all young animals. [[Tetracyclines#Side Effects and Contraindications|Tetracyclines.]]"  
feedback1="'''Incorrect''' Fluoroquinolones do not stain developing teeth or bone. Tetracyclines can chelate with calcium ions (Ca2+) and they tend to deposit in developing bones and teeth, resulting in yellow staining. Hence their use should be avoided in late pregnancy and all young animals. [[Tetracyclines#Side Effects and Contraindications |tetracyclines.]]"
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feedback1="'''Incorrect''' Fluoroquinolones do not stain developing teeth or bone. Tetracyclines can chelate with calcium ions (Ca2+) and they tend to deposit in developing bones and teeth, resulting in yellow staining. Hence their use should be avoided in late pregnancy and all young animals. [[Tetracyclines#Side Effects and Contraindications|Tetracyclines.]]"
feedback5="'''Incorrect''' Cephalosporins do not stain developing teeth or bone. Tetracyclines can chelate with calcium ions (Ca2+) and they tend to deposit in developing bones and teeth, resulting in yellow staining. Hence their use should be avoided in late pregnancy and all young animals. [[Tetracyclines#Side Effects and Contraindications |tetracyclines.]]"
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feedback5="'''Incorrect''' Cephalosporins do not stain developing teeth or bone. Tetracyclines can chelate with calcium ions (Ca2+) and they tend to deposit in developing bones and teeth, resulting in yellow staining. Hence their use should be avoided in late pregnancy and all young animals. [[Tetracyclines#Side Effects and Contraindications|Tetracyclines.]]"
feedback4="'''Incorrect''' Penicillins do not stain developing teeth or bone. Tetracyclines can chelate with calcium ions (Ca2+) and they tend to deposit in developing bones and teeth, resulting in yellow staining. Hence their use should be avoided in late pregnancy and all young animals. [[Tetracyclines#Side Effects and Contraindications |tetracyclines.]]"
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feedback4="'''Incorrect''' Penicillins do not stain developing teeth or bone. Tetracyclines can chelate with calcium ions (Ca2+) and they tend to deposit in developing bones and teeth, resulting in yellow staining. Hence their use should be avoided in late pregnancy and all young animals. [[Tetracyclines#Side Effects and Contraindications|Tetracyclines.]]"
feedback2="'''Incorrect''' Macrolides and lincosamides do not stain developing teeth or bone. Tetracyclines can chelate with calcium ions (Ca2+) and they tend to deposit in developing bones and teeth, resulting in yellow staining. Hence their use should be avoided in late pregnancy and all young animals. [[Tetracyclines#Side Effects and Contraindications |tetracyclines.]]"
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feedback2="'''Incorrect''' Macrolides and lincosamides do not stain developing teeth or bone. Tetracyclines can chelate with calcium ions (Ca2+) and they tend to deposit in developing bones and teeth, resulting in yellow staining. Hence their use should be avoided in late pregnancy and all young animals. [[Tetracyclines#Side Effects and Contraindications|Tetracyclines.]]"
 
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choice2="Metronidazole"  
 
choice2="Metronidazole"  
 
correctchoice="1"  
 
correctchoice="1"  
feedback1="'''Correct!''' In man a fatal aplastic anaemia can occur with chloramphenicol treatment, this has had severe implications in the veterinary world. In the EU it is now banned in all food producing animals in all of its forms (i.e. it has no safe withdrawal period) to ensure it doesn't enter the food chain. [[Chloramphenicol#Side Effects and Contraindications |chloramphenicol.]]"  
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feedback1="'''Correct!''' In man a fatal aplastic anaemia can occur with chloramphenicol treatment, this has had severe implications in the veterinary world. In the EU it is now banned in all food producing animals in all of its forms (i.e. it has no safe withdrawal period) to ensure it doesn't enter the food chain. [[Chloramphenicol#Side Effects and Contraindications|Chloramphenicol.]]"  
feedback4="'''Incorrect''' Enrofloxacin is licensed for use in food producing animals. In man a fatal aplastic anaemia can occur with chloramphenicol treatment, this has had severe implications in the veterinary world. In the EU it is now banned in all food producing animals in all of its forms (i.e. it has no safe withdrawal period) to ensure it doesn't enter the food chain. [[Chloramphenicol#Side Effects and Contraindications|chloramphenicol.]]"
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feedback4="'''Incorrect''' Enrofloxacin is licensed for use in food producing animals. In man a fatal aplastic anaemia can occur with chloramphenicol treatment, this has had severe implications in the veterinary world. In the EU it is now banned in all food producing animals in all of its forms (i.e. it has no safe withdrawal period) to ensure it doesn't enter the food chain. [[Chloramphenicol#Side Effects and Contraindications|Chloramphenicol.]]"
feedback3="'''Incorrect''' Streptomycin is licensed for use in food producing animals. In man a fatal aplastic anaemia can occur with chloramphenicol treatment, this has had severe implications in the veterinary world. In the EU it is now banned in all food producing animals in all of its forms (i.e. it has no safe withdrawal period) to ensure it doesn't enter the food chain. [[Chloramphenicol#Side Effects and Contraindications |chloramphenicol.]]"
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feedback3="'''Incorrect''' Streptomycin is licensed for use in food producing animals. In man a fatal aplastic anaemia can occur with chloramphenicol treatment, this has had severe implications in the veterinary world. In the EU it is now banned in all food producing animals in all of its forms (i.e. it has no safe withdrawal period) to ensure it doesn't enter the food chain. [[Chloramphenicol#Side Effects and Contraindications|Chloramphenicol.]]"
feedback5="'''Incorrect''' Cefalexin is licensed for use in food producing animals. In man a fatal aplastic anaemia can occur with chloramphenicol treatment, this has had severe implications in the veterinary world. In the EU it is now banned in all food producing animals in all of its forms (i.e. it has no safe withdrawal period) to ensure it doesn't enter the food chain. [[Chloramphenicol#Side Effects and Contraindications |chloramphenicol.]]"
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feedback5="'''Incorrect''' Cefalexin is licensed for use in food producing animals. In man a fatal aplastic anaemia can occur with chloramphenicol treatment, this has had severe implications in the veterinary world. In the EU it is now banned in all food producing animals in all of its forms (i.e. it has no safe withdrawal period) to ensure it doesn't enter the food chain. [[Chloramphenicol#Side Effects and Contraindications|Chloramphenicol.]]"
feedback2="'''Incorrect''' Metronidazole is banned in all food producing animals because of mutagenicity, not because it causes a fatal aplastic anaemia in man. This can occur with chloramphenicol treatment, which has had severe implications in the veterinary world. In the EU it is now banned in all food producing animals in all of its forms (i.e. it has no safe withdrawal period) to ensure it doesn't enter the food chain. [[Chloramphenicol#Side Effects and Contraindications|chloramphenicol.]]"
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feedback2="'''Incorrect''' Metronidazole is banned in all food producing animals because of mutagenicity, not because it causes a fatal aplastic anaemia in man. This can occur with chloramphenicol treatment, which has had severe implications in the veterinary world. In the EU it is now banned in all food producing animals in all of its forms (i.e. it has no safe withdrawal period) to ensure it doesn't enter the food chain. [[Chloramphenicol#Side Effects and Contraindications|Chloramphenicol.]]"
 
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choice5="Aminoglycosides"  
 
choice5="Aminoglycosides"  
 
correctchoice="1"  
 
correctchoice="1"  
feedback1="'''Correct!''' Long dosage regimes of sulphonamides have resulted in keratoconjunctivitis sicca or 'dry eye' in dogs. [[Sulphonamides#Side Effects and Contraindications |sulphonamides.]]"  
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feedback1="'''Correct!''' Long dosage regimes of sulphonamides have resulted in keratoconjunctivitis sicca or 'dry eye' in dogs. [[Sulphonamides#Side Effects and Contraindications|Sulphonamides.]]"  
feedback2="'''Incorrect''' Fluoroquinolones have not been associated with keratoconjunctivitis sicca. Long dosage regimes of sulphonamides have resulted in keratoconjunctivitis sicca or 'dry eye' in dogs. [[Sulphonamides#Side Effects and Contraindications|sulphonamides.]]"
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feedback2="'''Incorrect''' Fluoroquinolones have not been associated with keratoconjunctivitis sicca. Long dosage regimes of sulphonamides have resulted in keratoconjunctivitis sicca or 'dry eye' in dogs. [[Sulphonamides#Side Effects and Contraindications|Sulphonamides.]]"
feedback3="'''Incorrect''' Cephalosporins have not been associated with keratoconjunctivitis sicca. Long dosage regimes of sulphonamides have resulted in keratoconjunctivitis sicca or 'dry eye' in dogs. [[Sulphonamides#Side Effects and Contraindications|sulphonamides.]]"
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feedback3="'''Incorrect''' Cephalosporins have not been associated with keratoconjunctivitis sicca. Long dosage regimes of sulphonamides have resulted in keratoconjunctivitis sicca or 'dry eye' in dogs. [[Sulphonamides#Side Effects and Contraindications|Sulphonamides.]]"
feedback4="'''Incorrect''' Tetracyclines have not been associated with keratoconjunctivitis sicca. Long dosage regimes of sulphonamides have resulted in keratoconjunctivitis sicca or 'dry eye' in dogs. [[Sulphonamides#Side Effects and Contraindications|sulphonamides.]]"
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feedback4="'''Incorrect''' Tetracyclines have not been associated with keratoconjunctivitis sicca. Long dosage regimes of sulphonamides have resulted in keratoconjunctivitis sicca or 'dry eye' in dogs. [[Sulphonamides#Side Effects and Contraindications|Sulphonamides.]]"
feedback5="'''Incorrect''' Aminoglycosides have not been associated with keratoconjunctivitis sicca. Long dosage regimes of sulphonamides have resulted in keratoconjunctivitis sicca or 'dry eye' in dogs. [[Sulphonamides#Side Effects and Contraindications|sulphonamides.]]"
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feedback5="'''Incorrect''' Aminoglycosides have not been associated with keratoconjunctivitis sicca. Long dosage regimes of sulphonamides have resulted in keratoconjunctivitis sicca or 'dry eye' in dogs. [[Sulphonamides#Side Effects and Contraindications|Sulphonamides.]]"
 
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choice5="Oxytetracycline"  
 
choice5="Oxytetracycline"  
 
correctchoice="1"  
 
correctchoice="1"  
feedback1="'''Correct!''' Polymixin B is capable of binding to bacterial endotoxin (LPS) and therefore neutralising it. This is why vets use this antibiotic as it is very useful in treating animals with endotoxic shock. [[Polypeptide Antibiotics#Mechanism of Action|polypeptide antibiotics.]]"  
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feedback1="'''Correct!''' Polymixin B is capable of binding to bacterial endotoxin (LPS) and therefore neutralising it. This is why vets use this antibiotic as it is very useful in treating animals with endotoxic shock. [[Polypeptide Antibiotics#Mechanism of Action|Polypeptide antibiotics.]]"  
feedback4="'''Incorrect''' Penicillin G can not bind bacterial endotoxin. Polymixin B is capable of binding to bacterial endotoxin (LPS) and therefore neutralising it. This is why vets use this antibiotic as it is very useful in treating animals with endotoxic shock. [[Polypeptide Antibiotics#Mechanism of Action|polypeptide antibiotics.]]"
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feedback4="'''Incorrect''' Penicillin G can not bind bacterial endotoxin. Polymixin B is capable of binding to bacterial endotoxin (LPS) and therefore neutralising it. This is why vets use this antibiotic as it is very useful in treating animals with endotoxic shock. [[Polypeptide Antibiotics#Mechanism of Action|Polypeptide antibiotics.]]"
feedback3="'''Incorrect''' Ceftiofur can not bind bacterial endotoxin. Polymixin B is capable of binding to bacterial endotoxin (LPS) and therefore neutralising it. This is why vets use this antibiotic as it is very useful in treating animals with endotoxic shock. [[Polypeptide Antibiotics#Mechanism of Action|polypeptide antibiotics.]]"
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feedback3="'''Incorrect''' Ceftiofur can not bind bacterial endotoxin. Polymixin B is capable of binding to bacterial endotoxin (LPS) and therefore neutralising it. This is why vets use this antibiotic as it is very useful in treating animals with endotoxic shock. [[Polypeptide Antibiotics#Mechanism of Action|Polypeptide antibiotics.]]"
feedback2="'''Incorrect''' Enrofloxacin can not bind bacterial endotoxin. Polymixin B is capable of binding to bacterial endotoxin (LPS) and therefore neutralising it. This is why vets use this antibiotic as it is very useful in treating animals with endotoxic shock. [[Polypeptide Antibiotics#Mechanism of Action|polypeptide antibiotics.]]"
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feedback2="'''Incorrect''' Enrofloxacin can not bind bacterial endotoxin. Polymixin B is capable of binding to bacterial endotoxin (LPS) and therefore neutralising it. This is why vets use this antibiotic as it is very useful in treating animals with endotoxic shock. [[Polypeptide Antibiotics#Mechanism of Action|Polypeptide antibiotics.]]"
feedback5="'''Incorrect''' Oxytetracycline can not bind bacterial endotoxin. Polymixin B is capable of binding to bacterial endotoxin (LPS) and therefore neutralising it. This is why vets use this antibiotic as it is very useful in treating animals with endotoxic shock. [[Polypeptide Antibiotics#Mechanism of Action|polypeptide antibiotics.]]"
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feedback5="'''Incorrect''' Oxytetracycline can not bind bacterial endotoxin. Polymixin B is capable of binding to bacterial endotoxin (LPS) and therefore neutralising it. This is why vets use this antibiotic as it is very useful in treating animals with endotoxic shock. [[Polypeptide Antibiotics#Mechanism of Action|Polypeptide antibiotics.]]"
 
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choice5="Fifth generation"  
 
choice5="Fifth generation"  
 
correctchoice="3"  
 
correctchoice="3"  
feedback3="'''Correct!''' Cefalexin is a first generation cephalosporin, it is active against gram positive organisms and many gram negatives, although Pseudomonas species are resistant. [[Cephalosporins#Spectrum of Activity|cephalosporins.]]"  
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feedback3="'''Correct!''' Cefalexin is a first generation cephalosporin, it is active against gram positive organisms and many gram negatives, although Pseudomonas species are resistant. [[Cephalosporins#Spectrum of Activity|Cephalosporins.]]"  
feedback1="'''Incorrect''' Cefalexin is a first generation cephalosporin, it is active against gram positive organisms and many gram negatives, although Pseudomonas species are resistant. [[Cephalosporins#Spectrum of Activity |cephalosporins.]]"
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feedback1="'''Incorrect''' Cefalexin is a first generation cephalosporin, it is active against gram positive organisms and many gram negatives, although Pseudomonas species are resistant. [[Cephalosporins#Spectrum of Activity|Cephalosporins.]]"
feedback4="'''Incorrect''' Cefalexin is a first generation cephalosporin, it is active against gram positive organisms and many gram negatives, although Pseudomonas species are resistant. [[Cephalosporins#Spectrum of Activity|cephalosporins.]]"
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feedback4="'''Incorrect''' Cefalexin is a first generation cephalosporin, it is active against gram positive organisms and many gram negatives, although Pseudomonas species are resistant. [[Cephalosporins#Spectrum of Activity|Cephalosporins.]]"
feedback2="'''Incorrect''' Cefalexin is a first generation cephalosporin, it is active against gram positive organisms and many gram negatives, although Pseudomonas species are resistant. [[Cephalosporins#Spectrum of Activity|cephalosporins.]]"
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feedback2="'''Incorrect''' Cefalexin is a first generation cephalosporin, it is active against gram positive organisms and many gram negatives, although Pseudomonas species are resistant. [[Cephalosporins#Spectrum of Activity|Cephalosporins.]]"
feedback5="'''Incorrect''' Fifth generation cephalosporins have only recently been developed and there are no veterinary examples. Cefalexin is a first generation cephalosporin, it is active against gram positive organisms and many gram negatives, although Pseudomonas species are resistant. [[Cephalosporins#Spectrum of Activity|cephalosporins.]]"
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feedback5="'''Incorrect''' Fifth generation cephalosporins have only recently been developed and there are no veterinary examples. Cefalexin is a first generation cephalosporin, it is active against gram positive organisms and many gram negatives, although Pseudomonas species are resistant. [[Cephalosporins#Spectrum of Activity|Cephalosporins.]]"
 
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