Ceftriaxone vs Meropenem

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2010B Q03

Exam question

Compare and contrast Ceftriaxone and Meropenem with respect to the following:
a. Mechanism of action and spectrum (40% of marks)
b. Pharmacokinetics (30% of marks)
c. Effect of critical illness on pharmacokinetics and subsequent dosing. (30% of marks)

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Exam	Exact exam wording	Candidate success
2010B Q03	Compare and contrast Ceftriaxone and Meropenem with respect to the following: a. Mechanism of action and spectrum (40% of marks) b. Pharmacokinetics (30% of marks) c. Effect of critical illness on pharmacokinetics and subsequent dosing. (30% of marks)	33%