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What criteria must be met for primary prophylaxis to be administered to inpatients with cirrhosis?
What criteria must be met for primary prophylaxis to be administered to inpatients with cirrhosis?
- Renal dysfunction and ascitic fluid protein <1.5 g/dL
- Renal dysfunction and ascitic fluid protein >1.5 g/dL (correct)
- Ascitic fluid protein <1.5 g/dL and liver failure with Child Pugh score >9
- Gastrointestinal bleed and ascitic fluid protein >1.5 g/dL
Who is recommended to receive secondary prophylaxis for spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP)?
Who is recommended to receive secondary prophylaxis for spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP)?
- Patients who have never had SBP before
- Patients who have had an episode of SBP (correct)
- Patients with liver failure and ascites
- Patients without any complications
Which antibiotic is recommended for primary prophylaxis in patients with cirrhosis at risk for SBP?
Which antibiotic is recommended for primary prophylaxis in patients with cirrhosis at risk for SBP?
- Amoxicillin 500mg PO daily
- Ciprofloxacin 750mg PO qweekly (correct)
- Rifaximin 1200mg PO daily
- SMX/TMP 1 DS tab PO 5x/week
What duration is recommended for secondary prophylaxis of SBP in patients?
What duration is recommended for secondary prophylaxis of SBP in patients?
Why is daily dosing of antibiotics preferred over intermittent dosing for SBP prophylaxis?
Why is daily dosing of antibiotics preferred over intermittent dosing for SBP prophylaxis?
What is the most common etiology of Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis in cirrhosis patients?
What is the most common etiology of Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis in cirrhosis patients?
What is a key indicator for diagnosing Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis through diagnostic paracentesis?
What is a key indicator for diagnosing Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis through diagnostic paracentesis?
Which of the following clinical manifestations is NOT commonly associated with Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis?
Which of the following clinical manifestations is NOT commonly associated with Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis?
What is the recommended empiric antibiotic treatment for Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis if there is a risk of Multi-Drug Resistant Organisms (MDROs)?
What is the recommended empiric antibiotic treatment for Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis if there is a risk of Multi-Drug Resistant Organisms (MDROs)?
What is the primary pharmacologic management strategy for Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis?
What is the primary pharmacologic management strategy for Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis?
What is the recommended duration of antibiotic treatment for Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis?
What is the recommended duration of antibiotic treatment for Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis?
