Which cephalosporin may be used to treat meningitis?
a. Cefaclor
b. Cefazolin
c. Cefoxitin
d. Cefotaxime
ANS: D
Cefotaxime has increased ability to reach the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and to treat meningitis. Cefaclor, cefazolin, and cefoxitin do not reach effective concentrations in the CSF.
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