Question #5 Explanation:
Which of the following drug classes lacks coverage for atypical organisms?
A. Aminoglycosides (e.g., tobramycin, gentamicin, amikacin) – CORRECT
- Aminoglycosides are not effective versus atypical organisms (e.g., Mycoplasma, Legionella, Chlamydia)
B. Fluoroquinolones (e.g., ciprofloxacin, moxifloxacin, levofloxacin)
C. Tetracyclines (e.g., doxycycline)
D. Macrolides (e.g., azithromycin, clarithromycin, erythromycin)
