Unasyn is being administered to a patient with an infection caused by Staphylococcus aureus. What type of anti-infective is Unasyn?
A) Extended-spectrum antipseudomonal penicillin
B) Penicillin–beta-lactamase inhibitor combination
C) Cephalosporin
D) Aminopenicillin
B
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Unasyn is a penicillin–beta-lactamase inhibitor combination. It is ampicillin and sulbactam. Unasyn is not classified as an extended-spectrum antipseudomonal penicillin, cephalosporin, or aminopenicillin.
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