Pharmacology – MCQ 84 – Antibiotic for MRSA

A diabetic patient developed cellulitis due to staphylococcus aureus, which was found to be Methicillin resistant on the antibiotic sensitivity testing. All the following antibiotics will be appropriate except:
A. Vancomycin
B. Imipenem
C. Teicoplanin
D. Linezolid

Correct answer : B. Imipenem

Most strains of MRSA are not sensitive to Imipenem