Comparison Chart of Cephalosporin Generations, MCQ for GPAT & NEET PG

Comparison Chart of Cephalosporin Generations, MCQ for GPAT & NEET PG

Comparison chart of Cephalosporin Generations

Generation Spectrum of Activity Gram-Positive Coverage Gram-Negative Coverage Resistant to β-lactamase? Key Examples Clinical Uses
1st Narrow Good Limited No Cefazolin, Cephalexin Skin infections, surgical prophylaxis, UTIs
2nd Intermediate Moderate Better than 1st Slightly Cefuroxime, Cefoxitin Respiratory tract infections, abdominal infections
3rd Broad Less than 1st/2nd Excellent Yes Ceftriaxone, Ceftazidime Meningitis, gonorrhea, sepsis
4th Broadest Good Excellent + Pseudomonas Yes Cefepime Hospital-acquired infections, febrile neutropenia
5th Broad (Advanced) Best (incl. MRSA) Good Yes Ceftaroline MRSA infections, CAP, SSTIs

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✅ Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

  1. Which generation of cephalosporins is most effective against MRSA?
    A. 1st
    B. 3rd
    C. 5th
    D. 2nd
    Answer: C. 5th

  2. Which of the following is a 4th generation cephalosporin?
    A. Cephalexin
    B. Cefepime
    C. Ceftaroline
    D. Cefuroxime
    Answer: B. Cefepime

  3. Which cephalosporin generation has the best Gram-negative coverage, including Pseudomonas?
    A. 1st
    B. 2nd
    C. 4th
    D. 5th
    Answer: C. 4th

  4. Ceftriaxone is primarily used in the treatment of which condition?
    A. Skin infections
    B. Pneumonia caused by MRSA
    C. Gonorrhea
    D. Otitis externa
    Answer: C. Gonorrhea

  5. Which of the following cephalosporins is most suitable for surgical prophylaxis?
    A. Ceftazidime
    B. Cefazolin
    C. Cefuroxime
    D. Ceftaroline
    Answer: B. Cefazolin

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