NABP Exam FPGEE Topic 7 Question 65 Discussion

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Question #: 65
Topic #: 7

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Mechanism of resistance of dicloxacillin is:

ADecreased drug uptake by bacteria

BMutations in M (matrix) protein

CBeta-lactamase

DPenicillin binding proteins (PBPs)

EAntibodies resulting from streptococcal infection

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by Merilyn at Jul 08, 2023, 01:42 PM

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William

2 months ago

I'm just going to go with C) Beta-lactamase and hope for the best. If this is wrong, I'll be dicloxappointed.

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Lashaun

2 months ago

E) Antibodies resulting from streptococcal infection? Really? That's just silly. Maybe the exam writers have a twisted sense of humor.

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Donette

16 days ago

D) Penicillin binding proteins (PBPs)

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Marti

23 days ago

C) Beta-lactamase

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Demetra

26 days ago

A) Decreased drug uptake by bacteria

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Gianna

2 months ago

This is a tricky one. I'm going to go with B) Mutations in M (matrix) protein. Sounds like something a sneaky bacteria would do.

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Melodie

2 months ago

Hmm, I'm not so sure. I was thinking it might be D) Penicillin binding proteins (PBPs). Isn't that how some bacteria become resistant?

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Cory

30 days ago

E) Antibodies resulting from streptococcal infection

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Mirta

1 months ago

C) Beta-lactamase

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Josefa

1 months ago

A) Decreased drug uptake by bacteria

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Chaya

2 months ago

I think it's definitely C) Beta-lactamase. That's the classic mechanism for penicillin resistance.

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Golda

5 days ago

I've heard that some bacteria can also develop mutations in M protein.

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Berry

7 days ago

True, PBPs can also play a role in resistance.

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Jodi

8 days ago

But I think it could also be D) Penicillin binding proteins (PBPs).

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Blair

9 days ago

I agree, Beta-lactamase is a common mechanism for resistance.

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Salome

18 days ago

It's interesting how bacteria can develop different mechanisms to resist antibiotics.

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Hollis

28 days ago

True, PBPs can definitely contribute to resistance as well.

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Sabra

1 months ago

I think it could also be D) Penicillin binding proteins (PBPs) playing a role.

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Roslyn

2 months ago

I agree, Beta-lactamase is a common mechanism for resistance.

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Oliva

2 months ago

I believe it's Penicillin binding proteins (PBPs) that are responsible for resistance to dicloxacillin.

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Daryl

3 months ago

I agree with Wenona, Beta-lactamase can break down dicloxacillin.

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Wenona

3 months ago

I think the mechanism of resistance of dicloxacillin is Beta-lactamase.

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Royal

3 months ago

Hmm, that makes sense too. Beta-lactamase can definitely break down dicloxacillin.

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Lavonna

3 months ago

I disagree, I believe it is because of beta-lactamase production by bacteria.

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Royal

3 months ago

I think the mechanism of resistance of dicloxacillin is due to mutations in M protein.

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