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Which antibiotic is recommended for treating Clostridioides difficile infection?
Which antibiotic is recommended for treating Clostridioides difficile infection?
- Amoxicillin
- Ciprofloxacin
- Vancomycin (oral) (correct)
- Ceftriaxone
Which antibiotic is effective against Atypical Organisms such as Mycoplasma pneumoniae?
Which antibiotic is effective against Atypical Organisms such as Mycoplasma pneumoniae?
- Azithromycin (correct)
- Cefepime
- Doxycycline
- Ampicillin/Sulbactam
Which antibiotic is suitable for treating infections caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa?
Which antibiotic is suitable for treating infections caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa?
- Ceftriaxone
- Piperacillin/Tazobactam (correct)
- Fidaxomicin
- Metronidazole
Which antibiotic is a drug of choice for Community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA MRSA) skin & soft tissue infections (SSTIs)?
Which antibiotic is a drug of choice for Community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA MRSA) skin & soft tissue infections (SSTIs)?
Which antibiotic is recommended for treating Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) infections?
Which antibiotic is recommended for treating Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) infections?
What is the drug of choice for Acinetobacter baumannii infections?
What is the drug of choice for Acinetobacter baumannii infections?
Which antibiotic is recommended for treating Bacteroides fragilis infections?
Which antibiotic is recommended for treating Bacteroides fragilis infections?
Name three antibiotics recommended for treating Community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA MRSA) skin & soft tissue infections (SSTIs).
Name three antibiotics recommended for treating Community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA MRSA) skin & soft tissue infections (SSTIs).
What is the drug of choice for treating Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) infections?
What is the drug of choice for treating Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) infections?
Which antibiotic is recommended for more severe SSTIs requiring IV treatment or hospitalization, covering MRSA and Streptococci?
Which antibiotic is recommended for more severe SSTIs requiring IV treatment or hospitalization, covering MRSA and Streptococci?
Name an antibiotic effective against Nosocomial MRSA.
Name an antibiotic effective against Nosocomial MRSA.
Which antibiotic is recommended for treating Clostridioides difficile infection?
Which antibiotic is recommended for treating Clostridioides difficile infection?
What antibiotics are effective against Atypical Organisms such as Mycoplasma pneumoniae?
What antibiotics are effective against Atypical Organisms such as Mycoplasma pneumoniae?
What antibiotics are suitable for treating infections caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa?
What antibiotics are suitable for treating infections caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa?
Match the following antibiotics with their primary usage:
Match the following antibiotics with their primary usage:
Match the following antibiotics with the bacteria they are effective against:
Match the following antibiotics with the bacteria they are effective against:
Match the following antibiotics with the type of infection they are suitable for treating:
Match the following antibiotics with the type of infection they are suitable for treating:
Match the following antibiotics with their recommended usage for Community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA MRSA) skin & soft tissue infections (SSTIs):
Match the following antibiotics with their recommended usage for Community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA MRSA) skin & soft tissue infections (SSTIs):
Match the following antibiotics with their recommended usage for Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) infections:
Match the following antibiotics with their recommended usage for Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) infections:
Match the following antibiotics with their recommended usage for Carbapenem-resistant Gram-negative rods (CRE):
Match the following antibiotics with their recommended usage for Carbapenem-resistant Gram-negative rods (CRE):
Match the following antibiotics with their recommended usage for Acinetobacter baumannii infections:
Match the following antibiotics with their recommended usage for Acinetobacter baumannii infections:
Which antibiotic is recommended for treating Clostridioides difficile infection?
Which antibiotic is recommended for treating Clostridioides difficile infection?
Which antibiotic is effective against Atypical Organisms such as Mycoplasma pneumoniae?
Which antibiotic is effective against Atypical Organisms such as Mycoplasma pneumoniae?
Which antibiotic is recommended for more severe SSTIs requiring IV treatment or hospitalization, covering MRSA and Streptococci?
Which antibiotic is recommended for more severe SSTIs requiring IV treatment or hospitalization, covering MRSA and Streptococci?
Which antibiotic is recommended for treating Clostridioides difficile infection?
Which antibiotic is recommended for treating Clostridioides difficile infection?
What is the drug of choice for Acinetobacter baumannii infections?
What is the drug of choice for Acinetobacter baumannii infections?
Which antibiotic is effective against Atypical Organisms such as Mycoplasma pneumoniae?
Which antibiotic is effective against Atypical Organisms such as Mycoplasma pneumoniae?
What antibiotics are suitable for treating infections caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa?
What antibiotics are suitable for treating infections caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa?
Which antibiotics are recommended for treating Clostridioides difficile infection?
Which antibiotics are recommended for treating Clostridioides difficile infection?
Name three antibiotics effective against Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections.
Name three antibiotics effective against Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections.
What antibiotics are suitable for treating Extended Spectrum Beta-lactamase producing Gram-negative rods (ESBL GNR) infections?
What antibiotics are suitable for treating Extended Spectrum Beta-lactamase producing Gram-negative rods (ESBL GNR) infections?
Which antibiotics are recommended for treating Community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA MRSA) skin & soft tissue infections (SSTIs)?
Which antibiotics are recommended for treating Community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA MRSA) skin & soft tissue infections (SSTIs)?
What are the drug options for more severe SSTIs requiring IV treatment or hospitalization, covering MRSA and Streptococci?
What are the drug options for more severe SSTIs requiring IV treatment or hospitalization, covering MRSA and Streptococci?
What antibiotics are recommended for treating Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) infections?
What antibiotics are recommended for treating Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) infections?
Which antibiotics are effective against Acinetobacter baumannii infections?
Which antibiotics are effective against Acinetobacter baumannii infections?
Match the following antibiotics with the bacteria they are effective against:
Match the following antibiotics with the bacteria they are effective against:
Match the following antibiotics with their recommended usage for Acinetobacter baumannii infections:
Match the following antibiotics with their recommended usage for Acinetobacter baumannii infections:
Match the following antibiotics with their recommended usage for Extended Spectrum Beta-lactamase producing Gram-negative rods (ESBL GNR) infections:
Match the following antibiotics with their recommended usage for Extended Spectrum Beta-lactamase producing Gram-negative rods (ESBL GNR) infections:
Is daptomycin recommended for treating Community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA MRSA) skin & soft tissue infections (SSTIs)?
Is daptomycin recommended for treating Community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA MRSA) skin & soft tissue infections (SSTIs)?
Is nitrofurantoin suitable for treating cystitis caused by Carbapenem-resistant Gram-negative rods (CRE)?
Is nitrofurantoin suitable for treating cystitis caused by Carbapenem-resistant Gram-negative rods (CRE)?
Is rifampin recommended for treating Nosocomial MRSA?
Is rifampin recommended for treating Nosocomial MRSA?
Is vancomycin recommended for more severe SSTIs requiring IV treatment or hospitalization, covering MRSA and Streptococci?
Is vancomycin recommended for more severe SSTIs requiring IV treatment or hospitalization, covering MRSA and Streptococci?
Match the following antibiotics with their recommended usage for more severe SSTIs requiring IV treatment or hospitalization, covering MRSA and Streptococci:
Match the following antibiotics with their recommended usage for more severe SSTIs requiring IV treatment or hospitalization, covering MRSA and Streptococci:
Match the following antibiotics with the bacteria they are effective against:
Match the following antibiotics with the bacteria they are effective against:
Match the following antibiotics with their recommended usage for Cystitis only:
Match the following antibiotics with their recommended usage for Cystitis only:
Match the following antibiotics with their recommended usage for Nosocomial MRSA:
Match the following antibiotics with their recommended usage for Nosocomial MRSA:
Match the antibiotic with the bacteria it is effective against:
Match the antibiotic with the bacteria it is effective against:
Match the antibiotic with its recommended usage for more severe SSTIs requiring IV treatment or hospitalization, covering MRSA and Streptococci:
Match the antibiotic with its recommended usage for more severe SSTIs requiring IV treatment or hospitalization, covering MRSA and Streptococci:
Match the antibiotic with the type of infection it is suitable for treating:
Match the antibiotic with the type of infection it is suitable for treating:
Match the antibiotic with its recommended usage for Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) infections:
Match the antibiotic with its recommended usage for Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) infections:
Vancomycin is recommended for treating Clostridioides difficile infection?
Vancomycin is recommended for treating Clostridioides difficile infection?
Doxycycline is effective against Atypical Organisms such as Mycoplasma pneumoniae?
Doxycycline is effective against Atypical Organisms such as Mycoplasma pneumoniae?
Tigecycline is suitable for treating Cystitis only?
Tigecycline is suitable for treating Cystitis only?
Vancomycin is the drug of choice for treating Clostridioides difficile infection
Vancomycin is the drug of choice for treating Clostridioides difficile infection
Tigecycline is recommended for treating Carbapenem-resistant Gram-negative rods (CRE) infections
Tigecycline is recommended for treating Carbapenem-resistant Gram-negative rods (CRE) infections
Azithromycin and clarithromycin are effective against Atypical Organisms such as Mycoplasma pneumoniae
Azithromycin and clarithromycin are effective against Atypical Organisms such as Mycoplasma pneumoniae
Study Notes
Community-Associated Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA MRSA)
- CA MRSA skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs):
- Treatment options: SMX/TMP, doxycycline, minocycline, clindamycin*, linezolid
- More severe SSTIs requiring IV treatment or hospitalization:
- Cover MRSA and Streptococci with:
- Vancomycin (consider alternative if MIC > 2)
- Linezolid, tedizolid
- Ceftazidime/Avibactam
- Cefepime
- Tigecycline
- Cover MRSA and Streptococci with:
Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus (VRE)
- VRE (E. faecium):
- Treatment options: daptomycin, carbapenems
- VRE (E. faecalis):
- Treatment options: penicillin G or ampicillin, linezolid, daptomycin, carbapenems
Carbapenem-Resistant Gram-Negative Rods (CRE)
- CRE:
- Treatment options: linezolid, ceftazidime/Avibactam, quinupristin/dalfopristin, colistimethate, polymyxin B, tigecycline
Bacteroides fragilis
- Treatment options: metronidazole, beta-lactam/beta-lactamase inhibitor
Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase (ESBL) Producing Gram-Negative Rods (ESBL GNR)
- ESBL GNR (E. coli, K. pneumoniae, P. mirabilis):
- Treatment options: carbapenems, tigecycline, ceftolozane/Tazobactam
- Cystitis only: nitrofurantoin, fosfomycin, doxycycline
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
- Treatment options: piperacillin/Tazobactam, cefotetan, cefoxitin, cephalosporins (except 1st generation), carbapenems, SMX/TMP, aminoglycosides, quinolones, cefepime (high dose)
Clostridium difficile Infection
- Treatment options: vancomycin (oral), fidaxomicin, metronidazole
Atypical Organisms
- Treatment options: azithromycin, clarithromycin, carbapenems (except ertapenem), doxycycline, minocycline, ampicillin/sulbactam, quinolones, minocycline, HNPEK, beta-lactam/beta-lactamase inhibitor, tigecycline, quinolones, SMX/TMP
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Test your knowledge of drugs of choice and active drugs for specific pathogens with this RxPrep summary tables quiz. Identify the most effective treatment options for community-associated MRSA, VRE, and carbapenem-resistant Gram-negative rods, among others. Sharpen your understanding of antimicrobial therapy with this comprehensive quiz.
