Multiple choice

Consider the following statements:

A: Cefuroxime is active against Haemophilus influenzae, N. gonorrhoeae and Lyme disease. B: It is less susceptible to beta lactamases.

  1. A is correct but B is incorrect

  2. A is incorrect but B is correct.

  3. Both A and B are correct but B is not the correct explanation of A

  4. Both A and B are correct and B is the correct explanation of A
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Both A and B are correct and B is the proper explanation of A. Cefuroxime is active against Haemophilus influenzae, N. gonorrhoeae and Lyme disease because it is less susceptible to beta lactamases that are produced by these bacteria.

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