A patient is administered a third-generation cephalosporin. Which of the following microorganisms are cephalosporins most effective in treating?
A) Gram-positive
B) Gram-negative
C) Fungi
D) Virus
B
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Cephalosporins are broad-spectrum agents with activity against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Compared with penicillins, they are, in general, less active against gram-positive organisms but more active against gram-negative ones. Cephalosporins are not effective against fungi or viruses.
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