This document discusses several classes of antibacterial drugs including penicillins, cephalosporins, macrolides, tetracyclines, aminoglycosides, fluoroquinolones, and sulfonamides. It provides information on their history, uses, mechanisms of action, common drugs in each class, dosages, side effects, and nursing considerations. Penicillins and cephalosporins are beta-lactam antibiotics that are effective against certain gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. It is important for patients to finish their full antibiotic course and be aware of potential drug interactions and side effects like allergic reactions.