WEEK ONE NR 566 MIDTERM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
SOLUTI0NS 2024
CAP causative agents - ANSWER strep pneumo, atypical bacteria (mycoplasma pneumo) and viruses
(influenza, RSV)
when to prescribe fluoroquinolone for CAP - ANSWER if tx with antimicrobial w/in last 90 days r/f drug
resistance
Most likely pathogen causing CAP in gen. population - ANSWER strep pneumo, atypical bacteria and/or
viruses
most likely pathogen causing CAP in COPD/smokers - ANSWER Haemophilus influenzae
most likely pathogen causing CAP in cystic fibrosis - ANSWER psuedomonas aeruginosa
Chlamydial pneumo treatment - ANSWER macrolides (azithromycin) then tetracycline and
fluoroquinolones
when to use narrow spectrum - ANSWER when causative agent is known
Narrow spectrum abx - ANSWER penicillin G/V, oxacillin, nafcillin, vancomycin, erythromycin,
clindamycin, gentamicin, 1st and 2nd gen cephalosporins
MILD penicillin allergy what do you prescribe - ANSWER oral cephalosporin
SEVERE penicillin allergy what do you prescribe - ANSWER vancomycin, erythromycin and/or clindamycin
allergic to sulfa drugs - ANSWER PCN, cephalosporin or macrolide
CDIFF treatment - ANSWER oral vanco and flagyl (stop abx that might be causing it)
Abx most likely to cause cdiff - ANSWER cephalosporins, clindamycin and fluoroquinolones (cipro and
levo)
Renal dose adjustment for sulfonamides cr/cl 15-30 - ANSWER decrease does by 50%
Renal dose adjustment for sulfonamides crcl <15 - ANSWER stop drug immediately
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Performance. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $14.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.