c
Which is the DOC in standard Outpatient-CAP treatment?
a) doxycycline
b) augmentin
c) amoxicillin
d) macrolides
e) FQ's
amoxicillin, doxycycline, macrolides
What medications are appropriate in standard Outpatient-CAP treatment? (3)
augmentin or cefpodoxime/cefuroxime + macrolide or doxycycline
How do we treat Outpatient-CAP with Comorbidities?
e
Which can be used as monotherapy in CAP + Comorbidities?
a) doxycycline
b) augmentin
c) amoxicillin
d) macrolides
e) FQ's
levofloxacin, moxifloxacin, delafloxacin
What are the respiratory FQs? (3)
septic shock, respiratory failure; requiring vasopressors
What makes a case of CAP severe? (2)
B-lactam + macrolide; B-lactam + FQ
What are the options for severe Inpatient CAP treatment? (2)
B-lactam + macrolide; or FQ
What are the options for standard Inpatient CAP treatment? (2)
vancomycin, linezolid
Which ABs can we add if a previous case of MRSA was identified? (2)
zosyn, cefepime, ceftazidime, imipenem, meropenem, aztreonam
Which ABs can we add if a previous case of Pseudomonas was identified? (6)
b
Which is IV & PO?
a) vancomycin
b) Linezolid
a
Which requires extensive PK monitoring?
a) vancomycin
b) Linezolid
a
Which penetrates the bloodstream better?
a) vancomycin
b) Linezolid
b
Which can cause several bone marrow disorders?
a) vancomycin
b) Linezolid
b
Which has interactions with anti-depressants?
a) vancomycin
b) Linezolid
b
Which is dosed less frequently?
a) amoxicillin
b) doxycycline
b
Which requires caution with iron, magnesium, and calcium?
a) amoxicillin
b) doxycycline
a
Which is dosed once a day?
a) FQ
b) Beta-lactam + doxycycline or macrolide
b
Which MUST be adjusted with renal dysfunction?
a) FQ
b) Beta-lactam + doxycycline or macrolide