Infective Endocarditis and Related Heart Conditions Quiz
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Which antibiotic is recommended for treating acute infective endocarditis caused by Staphylococcus aureus?

  • Amoxicillin + Rifampicin
  • Amoxicillin + Gentamicin
  • Vancomycin + Gentamicin (correct)
  • Vancomycin + Rifampicin

    • What is the most common cause of infective endocarditis among Gram-positive bacteria?

  • Staphylococcus epidermidis
  • Streptococcus pneumoniae
  • Streptococcus viridans
  • Staphylococcus aureus (correct)

    • Which antibiotic combination is recommended for treating prosthetic valve infective endocarditis caused by coagulase-negative staphylococci?

  • Vancomycin + Rifampicin
  • Vancomycin + Gentamicin + Rifampicin (correct)
  • Amoxicillin + Gentamicin
  • Vancomycin + Gentamicin

    • What is the recommended preventive antibiotic for individuals allergic to amoxicillin in the context of infective endocarditis?

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

    Which antibiotic is associated with hepatotoxicity and requires monitoring of liver function tests during treatment?

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

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