Pharmacotherapies for Skin and Soft Tissue Infections
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What is the primary focus of the pharmacotherapeutic plan for skin and soft tissue infections?

  • Antibiotic therapy (correct)
  • Pain management
  • Antifungal treatment
  • Antiviral therapy

Which bacteria are the most common pathogens in skin and soft tissue infections?

  • Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae
  • Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Acinetobacter baumannii
  • Clostridium difficile and Enterococcus faecalis
  • Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes (correct)

What is the most common cause of skin and soft tissue infections globally?

  • Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) (correct)
  • Escherichia coli
  • Clostridium difficile
  • Pseudomonas aeruginosa

What are the objectives of pharmacotherapies for skin and soft tissue infections?

<p>Target antimicrobial resistance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the most common pathogen associated with skin and soft tissue infections globally?

<p>Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern associated with skin and soft tissue infections?

<p>Bacterial antimicrobial resistance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of pharmacotherapeutic plan for skin and soft tissue infections?

<p>Selecting antibiotics based on patient-specific information (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach for modifying patient-specific pharmacotherapeutic plans based on efficacy and adverse effects?

<p>Adjusting the antibiotic regimen based on response and adverse effects (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the antimicrobial spectrum of activity for pharmacotherapies used in skin and soft tissue infections?

<p>Narrow-spectrum antibiotics targeting specific pathogens only (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern associated with skin and soft tissue infections?

<p>Limited treatment options due to antimicrobial resistance (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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