The patient has been prescribed cefotaxime. Which infections does the pharmacist anticipate this patient to have? (Select all that apply.) Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

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Cefotaxime is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic effective against a variety of bacterial infections, including central nervous system infections (like meningitis), joint infections, and lower respiratory tract infections. It is not typically used for skin infections or viral infections.

The Patient Has Been Prescribed Cefotaxime