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Validation of a Report for Empiric Therapy Appropriateness for Cystitis and Pyelonephritis

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Validation of a Report for Empiric Therapy Appropriateness for Cystitis and Pyelonephritis

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What is the level of trauma center offered by Delnor Hospital?

Level I Trauma Center

Level IV Trauma Center

Level II Trauma Center (correct)

Level III Trauma Center

What percentage of E. coli urine isolates are susceptible to cefazolin across the Northwestern Medicine system?

80-90%

90-100%

70-80%

85-95% (correct)

What is the first line empiric therapy for cystitis at Northwestern Medicine?

Intravenous cefazolin, oral cephalexin, trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole, nitrofurantoin, or fosfomycin (correct)

Oral cephalexin

Intravenous aztreonam

Intravenous ceftriaxone

Why may prescribing patterns for urinary tract infections at Northwestern Medicine differ from first line empiric therapy?

Due to patient risk factors, resistance, and other limitations Signup and view all the answers

What is the alternative IV therapy for patients with severe beta-lactam allergy?

Aztreonam Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of culture-directed or oral step-down therapy?

To narrow the spectrum of antibiotic therapy based on culture results Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of the retrospective study conducted at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital?

To determine the percent of patients who qualify for empiric second-line antibiotics for cystitis and pyelonephritis Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following organizations is responsible for accrediting the continuing education activity?

Both Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) and Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Signup and view all the answers

How many contact hours are designated by Rush University Medical Center for this knowledge-based activity?

6.75 contact hours Signup and view all the answers

Who is the course director, faculty, or presenter of this activity?

The course director, faculty, or presenter is not disclosed Signup and view all the answers

What is the location of Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital?

Geneva, Illinois Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the disclosure statement in the activity?

To disclose financial relationships with ineligible companies Signup and view all the answers