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Drugs
Intro to ID questions about antibiotic spectrum, use, and important ADRs
Question | Answer |
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Classes of agents that cover atypical organisms | Fluoroquinolones, macrolides, and tetracyclines |
Drug of choice for B. Fragilis | Metronidazole |
Anti-MRSA agent that is inactivated by lung surfactant | Daptomycin |
IV drug(s) of choice for MSSA | Nafcillin and Cefazolin |
Agents most associated with QTc prolongation | Fluoroquinolones and macrolides |
Drug(s) of choice for severe infections by ESBL-producing bacteria | Carbapenems |
Agent used only for cystitis (UTI) | Nitrofurantoin |
Cephalosporins with coverage of pseudomonas | Ceftazidime, Cefepime, Ceftazidime-avibactam, Ceftolozane-tazobactam |
Beta-lactams with MRSA coverage | Ceftaroline |
Carbapenem without coverage of pseudomonas | Ertapenem |
PO drug(s) of choice for MSSA | Dicloxacillin and cephalexin |
Associated with hyperkalemia when used with ACE/ARBs | Sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim |