15. Which one of the following antimicrobials acts predominantly on cell membrane integrity? a. Aminoglycosides b. Polymyxins c. Tetracyclines d. Penicillins 16. Which of the following is a non-$\beta$-lactam $\beta$-lactamase inhibitor? a. Ticarcillin b. Avibactam c. Clavulanate d. Sulbactam
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Step 2: Polymyxins primarily act on cell membrane integrity by disrupting the outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria. Step 3: A non-B-lactam B-lactamase inhibitor is a compound that inhibits the activity of B-lactamase enzymes, which are responsible for Show more…
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