Master penicillin allergy questions exactly the way they show up on your exams and in clinical practice. In this episode of This is Why, Dr. Busti will walk through a high-yield practice question on penicillin allergy and beta-lactam cross-reactivity, so you know which antibiotics are safe, which to avoid, and how to reason through the stem under exam pressure.

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You’ll learn how to:
- Analyze a penicillin allergy history in an exam-style MCQ
- Understand penicillin–cephalosporin cross-reactivity and when it actually matters
- Apply beta-lactam cross-reactivity concepts (penicillins vs. cephalosporins) to patient care
- Avoid common traps on exams

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The goal = make medical education easy and clinically relevant.

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Chapter Table of Contents
00:00 Penicillin Allergy Practice Question Overview
00:36 How to Approach Penicillin Allergy Exam Questions
01:11 Case Breakdown: True Amoxicillin Allergy
02:07 Exam Strategy: Don’t Add Information Not Given
02:54 Eliminating Distractors in Antibiotic Selection
04:36 Penicillin–Cephalosporin Cross-Reactivity Tested
05:16 Correct Answer Explained: Why Avoid Cefadroxil
05:33 R1 Side Chains Drive Beta-Lactam Cross-Reactivity

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Disclaimer:
This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. It does not replace individualized evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions about a medical condition and never delay care because of educational content.