AntiBiotics

Question 1

What is the treatment for Strep. Pneumoniae affecting the CNS?

Answer 1

Amoxicillin
- Can cross the BBB

Question 2

What is the treatment for H.Influenzae affecting the Lungs/Chest?

Answer 2

Co-Amoxiclav
(Gentimicin could be potentially used in very unwell patients)

Question 3

What is the treatment for C.Diff?

Answer 3

Oral Vancomycin
- Works topically inside the Gut.

Question 4

What is the Empirical treatment for suspected E.coli in the Genitourinary system?

Answer 4

Gentamicin
- Sometimes use Amoxicillin and Gentamicin to increase breadth when don’t know the blood results.

Question 5

What is the treatment for Staph. Aureus infection of the skin?

Answer 5

Flucloxacillin.

Doxycycline if allergic.
Vancomycin if allergic and very unwell.

Question 6

What is the treatment for community Acuired Pneumonia in a patient with a curb score ≥3

Answer 6

Co-Amoxiclav and Doxycycline

Question 7

What are we worried about when treating a patient with Co-Amoxiclav?

Answer 7

C.Diff

Question 8

What is the Abx of choice for Coliforms?

Answer 8

Gentamicin