The nurse anticipates use of an extended-spectrum penicillins such as piperacillin when the patient is infected with which microbe?

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Extended-spectrum penicillins such as piperacillin are effective against Pseudomonas, which is a gram-negative bacteria that can cause serious infections, particularly in immunocompromised individuals. This medication is not typically used for infections caused by Streptococcus or Staphylococcus, and it is not effective against viruses such as Herpes simplex.

The Nurse Anticipates Use of an Extended-Spectrum Penicillins Such as Piperacillin