If you’re a nursing student studying pharmacology or preparing for the NCLEX, it’s important to know the carbapenem class of antibiotics. Let’s do a quick review. Carbapenem Antibiotic Basics Carbapenems share the common suffix “-penem.” Examples include: These antibiotics are considered some of the broadest-spectrum agents available. What Do Carbapenems Target? Carbapenems are very powerful […]
