Antibiotic Spectra

Question 0

Prophylactic and definitive treatment of Neisseria meningitis

Answer 0

Ceftriaxone

Question 1

Empiric treatment of bacterial meningitis

Answer 1

Ceftriaxone and vancomycin

Question 2

Empiric treatment of brain abscess

Answer 2

Ceftriaxone and metronidazole

Question 3

Gram positive only, intrapartum prophylaxis Group B strep

Answer 3

Penicillin

Question 4

What should be given to prevent beta lactamase degradation of beta lactams

Answer 4

Clavulanate

Question 5

Otitis media and sinusitis drug of choice

Answer 5

Amoxicillin

Question 6

Listeria monocytogenes meningitis treatment

Answer 6

Ampicillin and gentamicin (unless pregnant)

Question 7

Empiric treatment of bacterial meningitis if beta lactam allergy

Answer 7

Vancomycin with Aztreonam

Question 8

Gram positives including MRSA, empiric treatment of meningitis with ceftriaxone

Answer 8

Vancomycin

Question 9

Meningococcal prophylaxis for H. influenza type B, mycobacterium tuberculosis

Answer 9

Rifampin