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Drugs
Intro to ID questions about antibiotic spectrum, use, and important ADRs
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |