Antibiotics for Intraabdominal Infections Quiz
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Which antibiotics are frequently associated with causing C. difficile colitis?

  • Clindamycin (correct)
  • Gentamicin
  • Vancomycin
  • Fidaxomicin
  • What is the drug of choice for treating C. difficile infection?

  • Trimethoprim
  • Amoxicillin
  • Fidaxomicin (correct)
  • Metronidazole
  • In the US, what is the main antibiotic used in the treatment of traveler's diarrhea?

  • Vancomycin (correct)
  • Streptomycin
  • Linezolid
  • Chloramphenicol
  • What is the recommended treatment for infective endocarditis?

    <p>IV antibiotics based on the organism and its susceptibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common treatment for traveler's diarrhea?

    <p>Fluoroquinolones or azithromycin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a typical treatment option for Giardia?

    <p>Metronidazole or tinidazole</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which regimen is commonly used for H.Pylori eradication?

    <p>Macrolide, proton pump inhibitor, and amoxicillin or metronidazole</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the drug of choice for treating C. difficile?

    <p>Vancomycin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which antibiotic is commonly used to treat Traveler's Diarrhea caused by Campylobacter jejuni?

    <p>Erythromycin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the drug of choice for treating Giardia?

    <p>Metronidazole</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which antibiotic is commonly used to treat intraabdominal infections when Bacteroides fragilis is suspected?

    <p>Metronidazole</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which regimen is used for H. pylori eradication?

    <p>Bismuth Subsalicylate + metronidazole + tetracycline + PPI</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When treating Salmonella typhi, which antibiotic is preferred?

    <p>Ceftriaxone or fluoroquinolone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which antibiotics are commonly associated with causing C. difficile colitis?

    <p>Clindamycin and penicillin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the treatment of Clostridium difficile infection, which antibiotic is considered a rare cause of C. difficile?

    <p>Cephalosporins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which antibiotics are part of the pharmacological management of gastrointestinal infections but are not commonly associated with causing C. difficile?

    <p>Linezolid and streptogramins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which antibiotic is commonly used for surgical antimicrobial prophylaxis in a penicillin-allergic patient?

    <p>Aztreonam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In neurosurgical procedures, what is the recommended antibiotic for antimicrobial prophylaxis?

    <p>Cefazolin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which antibiotic is effective against MRSA, enterococci, and VRE?

    <p>Daptomycin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When considering treatment for multi-drug resistant infections, which antibiotic is effective against MDR Gram-positive and some Gram-negative bacteria?

    <p>Tigecycline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the preferred empirical treatment for outpatients with community-acquired pneumonia who are immunocompetent and have not used antimicrobials in the past 3 months?

    <p>Macrolide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In non-ICU inpatients with community-acquired pneumonia, what is the preferred empirical treatment according to the guidelines?

    <p>Respiratory fluoroquinolone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which antibiotic is recommended as the first-line agent for treating aspiration pneumonia caused by anaerobes?

    <p>Metronidazole</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For infections caused by Bordetella pertussis, what is the second-line antibiotic option after macrolide?

    <p>Co-trimoxazole</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which antibiotic is preferred as the first-line agent for treating non-b-lactamase producing Chlamydia pneumoniae infections?

    <p>Macrolide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended second-line agent for treating Klebsiella pneumoniae infections if the first-line agent is not effective?

    <p>Cefotaxime</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Antibiotics and C. difficile Colitis

    • Clindamycin, fluoroquinolones, and cephalosporins are frequently associated with C. difficile colitis.
    • Vancomycin is the drug of choice for treating C. difficile infection.
    • Metronidazole may also be used in some cases for C. difficile treatment.

    Traveler's Diarrhea

    • Azithromycin is the main antibiotic used in the US for treating traveler's diarrhea.
    • Ciprofloxacin and rifaximin are common treatments for traveler's diarrhea.
    • Campylobacter jejuni infections may also be treated with azithromycin.

    Giardia Treatment

    • Metronidazole is the drug of choice for treating Giardia infections.
    • Tinidazole is another effective option.

    H. pylori Eradication

    • A common regimen for H. pylori eradication includes a proton pump inhibitor, amoxicillin, and clarithromycin.

    Infective Endocarditis Management

    • Empirical treatment for infective endocarditis often involves a combination of antibiotics tailored to individual patient factors.

    Intra-abdominal Infections

    • Piperacillin-tazobactam is commonly used for intra-abdominal infections when Bacteroides fragilis is suspected.

    Salmonella typhi Treatment

    • Ciprofloxacin is preferred for treating infections caused by Salmonella typhi.

    Surgical Prophylaxis

    • Cefazolin is commonly used for surgical antimicrobial prophylaxis in penicillin-allergic patients.

    Antimicrobial Prophylaxis in Neurosurgery

    • Vancomycin is the recommended antibiotic for antimicrobial prophylaxis in neurosurgical procedures.

    Antibiotics for Resistant Infections

    • Linezolid is effective against MRSA, enterococci, and VRE.
    • Daptomycin is used for multi-drug resistant Gram-positive and some Gram-negative infections.

    Community-Acquired Pneumonia Treatment

    • For immunocompetent outpatients with community-acquired pneumonia, amoxicillin is the preferred empirical treatment if no antimicrobials were used in the past 3 months.
    • In non-ICU inpatients, a regimen of a beta-lactam plus a macrolide is preferred according to guidelines.

    Aspiration Pneumonia

    • Clindamycin is the first-line agent for treating aspiration pneumonia caused by anaerobic bacteria.

    Bordetella Pertussis Treatment

    • Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole is considered a second-line antibiotic after macrolides for Bordetella pertussis infections.

    Chlamydia pneumoniae Infections

    • Doxycycline is the first-line agent for treating non-beta-lactamase producing Chlamydia pneumoniae infections.
    • If initial treatment is ineffective, levofloxacin can be used as a second-line agent for Klebsiella pneumoniae infections.

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    Test your knowledge on antibiotic alternatives for Ciprofloxacin, treatment options for Bacteroides fragilis, and the drug of choice for Giardia infections. This quiz covers various antibiotics commonly used for different types of infections.

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