Cephalosporin pharmacology nursing review: mnemonics, mechanism of action, generations, nursing considerations, and NCLEX review made easy.

Cephalosporins are a group of beta-lactam antibiotics that are used to treat various infections. There are five generations of cephalosporins so far.
Earlier generations have a more narrow reach.

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Cephalosporins can be administered via different routes such as parenteral route (IM or IV) or some even orally.

Cephalosporins are bactericidal (kill bacteria) and work by targeting the peptidoglycan layer, which makes up part of the baceria's cell wall, ultimately leading to rupture and death.

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