A client requires treatment for an infection with pseudomonas.The nurse anticipates that which of the following penicillin antibacterials will be ordered?

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Pseudomonas aeruginosa is resistant to most penicillin antibacterials, except for carbenicillin (Geocillin), piperacillin (Pipracil), and ticarcillin (Ticar). Therefore, carbenicillin would be the best choice for treatment of an infection with pseudomonas. Ampicillin, nafcillin, and cloxacillin are not effective against this type of bacteria.

A Client Requires Treatment for an Infection with Pseudomonas