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What are the MC and second MC antibiotic MOAs?

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1 = inhibition of cell wall synthesis

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Important aerobic gram positive cocci

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1) Staphylococci (S. aureus, Coag-negative staph)
2) Streptococci (S. pneumoniae,Group B Strep, Viridans Strep)
3) Enterococci (E. faecalis, E. faecium)

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Important aerobic gram negative rods

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1) E. coli
2) K. pneumoniae
3) Serratia (Enterobacteriaceae)
4) H. influenza
5) . P. aeruginosa

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Important aerobic gram negative cocci

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1) Moraxella catarrhalis
2) N. gonorrhoeae
3) N. meningitidis

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Important atypical respiratory aerobes

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1) Legionella spp.
2) Mycoplasma pneumoniae
3) Chlamydia pneumoniae

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Important anaerobes

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1) True anaerobes (gut): Bacteroides fragilis and C. diff

2) Oral anaerobes: Prevotella and Peptostreptococcus

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MIC

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minimum inhibitory concentration

(dilution test to determine microbial sensitivity)

Note: many drugs will not reach their MIC in certain tissues

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MBC

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minimum bactericidal concentration

-cidal = kills bacteria

(dilution test to determine microbial sensitivity)

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Penicillins MOA

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B-Lactam

inhibit cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin binding proteins (PBPs)

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How are Penicillins differentiated?

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By their side chains

different penicillins target different bacteria and have different resistance profiles

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Penicillins resistance

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1) B-lactamases - can cleave beta-lactam ring in center of Penicillins and render them inactive; doesn’t affect all penicillins
2) Altered PBPs

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Natural penicillins

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1) Penicillin G (IV)

2) Penicillin VK (PO)

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Aminopenicillins

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1) Amoxicillin
2) Ampicillin
3) Amoxicillin + Clavulanate (Augmentin)

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Penicillinase-resistance penicillins

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1) Methicillin
2) Nafcillin
3) Cloxacillin
4) Dicloxacillin

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Extended-Spectrum Penicillins

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1) Piperacillin
2) Ticarcillin

**These are IV only

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Natural Penicillins spectrum

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1) Gram-positive cocci
2) Neisseria
3) Most oral anaerobes

*Not effective against gram-neg aerobes or beta-lactamase producing organisms

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What is Penicillins the DOC for?

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N. meningitidis

Syphilis

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Penicillinase-resistance penicillins spectrum

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1) Gram-positive cocci (including B-lactamase producers)
2) some Streptococci
3) Oral anaerobes

*Not effective against gram-negative aerobes

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Penicillinase-resistance penicillins are DOC for

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MSSA (methicillin sensitive Staph. aureus)

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Aminopenicillins MOA

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binds to PBPs and inhibits synthesis in bacterial cell wall

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Aminopenicillins spectrum

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1) Some gram negative organisms
2) some gram positive organisms (Strep, Enterococci)
3) oral anaerobes

*Note effective against B-lactamase producing organisms

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T/F: Aminopenicillins are the DOC for UTIs

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FALSE

only use for UTI if you know its caused by enterococci

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Extended-Spectrum Penicillins

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1) Gram negative infx (esp. good again Pseudomonas aeruginosa)
2) Some gram positive (Strep, Staph, Mb Enterococci)
3) Oral anaerobes
4) some true anaerobes

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Extended-Spectrum Penicillins are indicated for

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severe infections

esp. useful for tx Pseudomonas

Broad Spectrum

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Penicillin + B-lactamase inhibitors
1) Amoxicillin + Clavulonic acid (Augmentin) (PO) | 2) Piperacillin + Tazobactam (IV)
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T/F: Penicillin + B-lactamase inhibitors work very well to treat all anaerobes
TRUE
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Penicillins ADRs
1) Allergic rxn - anaphylaxis, rash, urticaria, fever 2) Diarrhea 3) Hematologic - anemia, thrombocytopenia 4) Hepatitis (nafcillin, oxacillin) 5) Interstitial nephritis (nafcillin, oxacillin) 6) Seizures 7) Renal failure
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If pt. have a true Penicillin allergy, there is a 5% cross reactivity with _____________
cephalosporins
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Amoxicillin + Clavulanate (Augmentin) s/e
-notable GI s/e (diarrhea is very common)
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What is the most severe cause of antibiotic induced diarrhea?
Pseudomembranous colitis (C. diff colitis)
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Most penicillins are renally cleared so you have to adjust dosage for renal fn changes. What are the exceptions?
Nafcillin, oxacillin, dicloxacillin
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What natural product does amoxicillin have a major interaction with?
Acacia
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Cephalosporins MOA
disturbs cell wall synthesis of bacteria | B-lactam binds PBPs
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T/F: Cephalosporins not, ever cover enterococcus
TRUE
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*Cephalexin (Keflex)* (PO) and Cafazolin (IV) class
1st generation cephalosporins
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Cephalexin (Keflex) (PO) and Cafazolin (IV) spectrum | 1st gen
1) Gram pos = Strep and MSSA 2) Gram neg = some E.coli and Kleb 3) oral anaerobes
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Cephalexin (Keflex) (PO) and Cafazolin (IV) indications | 1st gen
UTIs, skin infx, some respiratory infx, surgical prophylaxis *alternative to penicillins in allergic pt.
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Cefuroxime, cefotetan, cefoxitin class
2nd generation cephalosporins | more resistant to beta-lactamase activity than 1st gen
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Cefuroxime, cefotetan, cefoxitin spectrum | 2nd gen
1) Gram pos = Strep, MSSA 2) Gram neg = good coverage 3) Anaerobes = oral and B. fragilis (cefoxitin, cefotetan) *None are effective against pseudomonas
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*Ceftriaxone (IV)*, cefotaxime,ceftazidime, cefixime class
3rd generation cephalosporins
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Ceftriaxone (IV), cefotaxime,ceftazidime, cefixime spectrum | 3rd gen
1) Gram pos = Strep, MSSA 2) Gram neg = very good; P. aeruginosa (Ceftazidime) 3) oral anaerobes
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Ceftriaxone (IV), cefotaxime,ceftazidime, cefixime indications (3rd gen)
- respiratory infx - serious infx - some are able to cross BBB
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Cefuroxime, cefotetan, cefoxitin indications | 2nd gen
``` some respiratory (oral) GI infx (B. fragilis) ```
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Cefepime (IV) class
4th generation cephalosporins
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Cefepime indications | 4th gen
serious hospital infx
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Cefepime spectrum | 4th gen
1) Gram pos = Strep, MSSA 2) Gram neg = Excellent; P. aeruginosa 3) Oral anaerobes
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What is the only cephalosporin that can tx B. fragilis?
Cefoxitin (2nd gen)
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Which cephalosporin(s) can tx Pseudomonas?
Ceftazidime (3rd gen) | Cefepime (4th gen)
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What is the newly approved '5th generation' cephalosporin and what can it tx?
Ceftaroline Tx: MRSA (the only one), Strep. pneumo, GNR Does NOT tx pseudomonas
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Most cephalosporins are renally cleared and doses need to be adjusted for renal function changes. An exception to this is _______
ceftriaxone (3rd gen)
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Cephalosporin ADRs
1) Allergic - anaphylaxis, rash, urticaria, fever; 3-7% cross resistance with PCN allergy 2) Diarrhea 3) Hematologic - anemia, thrombocytopenia 4) Seizures (high doses)
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Macrolides MOA
inhibition of bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 50s subunit mostly bacteriostatic
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Macrolides resistance
plasmid mediated changes or inactivation of ribosomal response
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Erythromycin, Azithromycin, and Clarithromycin class
Macrolides
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Erythromycin, Azithromycin, and Clarithromycin (i.e. Macrolides) spectrum
1) Gram pos = Strep, pneumococci, Mb MSSA 2) Gram neg = minimal (H. flu) 3) oral anaerobes 4) Atypical respiratory pathogens (legionella, chlamydia, mycoplasma)
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Which class of antibiotics do well at tx atypical respiratory pathogens such as Legionella sp., Chlamydia pneumoniae, and Mycoplasma pneumonia?
Macrolides** Tetracyclines Fluoroquinolones
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Erythromycin, Azithromycin, and Clarithromycin (macrolides) ADRs
1) GI - N/V, diarrhea (Erythro > clarithro > azithro) 2) Phlebitis (IV erythro) 3) Prolonged QT interval (Erythro > clarithro >> azithro) 4) Hepatotoxicity (erythro)
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Macrolides have multiple drug interactions because they
inhibit liver CYP3A4 | Erythro >> clarithro >> azithro
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Tetracyclines MOA
inhibits protein synthesis by binding to the 30s ribosomal subunit bacteriostatic
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Tetracyclines spectrum
1) Gram pos = Strep, MSSA (SSTI) 2) Gram neg = H. flu, rickettsiae; other gram neg often resistant 3) mostly oral anaerobes 4) atypical respiratory pathogens (Legionella, chlamydia, mycoplasma)
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Tetracyclines ADRs
1) **Photosensitivity 2) nausea and diarrhea 3) **tooth discoloration in children (C/I in children and pregnancy) 4) esophagitis 5) leukocytosis
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Macrolides natural product interactions
cesium, ephedra, oleander, sida cordifolia
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Tetracyclines natural product interactions
oleander, hypericum, p-glycoprotein substrates
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T/F: tetracyclines are more effective when given with calcium supplements or dairy products
FALSE they should NOT be given with Ca++ or dairy products
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Sulfonamides (Sulfa Drugs) MOA
inhibits folic acid synthesis via enzyme inhibition bacteriostatic
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Sulfamethoxazole with Trimethoprim/Bactrim MOA
synergistically inhibits two steps in folic acid synthesis
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Sulfamethoxazole with Trimethoprim/Bactrim spectrum
1) Gram pos = Strep, MSSA, CAMRSA 2) Gram neg = most enterobacteriacae 3) Oral anaerobes
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T/F: Sulfamethoxazole with Trimethoprim/Bactrim can treat community acquired MRSA
TRUE
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Bactrim ADRs
1) Allergic rxn (sulfonamide moiety) - rash, fever, photosensitivity, urticaria 2) GI effects 3) Neutropenia, thrombocytopenia (folate deficiency) 4) Steven Johnsons Syndrome (rare)
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Bactrim increases effects of which drug?
warfarin
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Fluoroquinolones MOA
inhibit bacterial DNA gyrase, inhibiting DNA replication and transcription ***Bactericidal
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Levofloxacin, Ciprofloxacin, and Moxifloxacin class
Fluoroquinolones
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Fluoroquinolones spectrum
potent broad-spectrum that can tx most gram neg and some gram pos 1) gram pos = Strep, MSSA (cipro poor) 2) gram neg = majority, P. aerugonisa 3) minimal anaerobes 4) atypical respiratory pathogens (CA pneumonia - legionella, chlamydia, mycoplasma)
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Fluoroquinolones ADRs
1) GI - nausea 2) CNS - HA, dizziness, insomnia, confusion, seizures; esp. in elderly 3) Cartilage toxicity (C/I children and pregnancy) 4) Prolonged cardia QT interval
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Levofloxacin (Fluoroquinolone) natural product interactions
1) cesium 2) ephedra 3) grapefruit 4) sida cordifolia 5) sweet orange
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What are our main anti-anaerobe drugs?
Metronidazole and Clindamycin
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Metronidazole (Flagyl) MOA
inhibiting nucleic acid synthesis
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Clindamycin MOA
ribosomal protein synthesis inhibitor
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Metronidazole (Flagyl) spectrum
ONLY ANAEROBES!
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Which antibiotic tx C. diff associated diarrhea and intra-abdominal abscess?
Metronidazole (Flagyl)
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Clindamycin spectrum
1) Gram pos = Step, MSSA, Mb CAMRSA 2) Gram neg = none** 3) Good coverage for anaerobes (o.k. B. fragilis)
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Metronidazole (Flagyl) ADRs
1) GI - nausea, diarrhea 2) metallic taste 3) "Disulfiram rxn" - flushing, sweating, nausea w/ alcohol; can persist for a few days post drug
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Clindamycin ADRs
1) GI - Diarrhea, nausea, C. diff
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Nitrofurantoin (Macrobid) indication
lower UTI * *not for pyelonephritis * considered safe in pregnancy prior to 38 wks of gestation
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Nitrofurantoin (Macrobid) MOA
disrupts both DNA and RNA of bacteria which are sensitive to the drug
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Nitrofurantoin (Macrobid) ADRs
1) GI - N/V, diarrhea 2) fever and chills (LC) 3) pulmonary fibrosis (LC)
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Gentamicin, Tobramycin, and Amikacin class
Aminoglycosides
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when would you use aminoglycosides?
severe infections caused by gram negative, pseudomona auerginosa
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aminoglycosides ADRs
nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity (monitoring required) only use in hospital severe infx
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What is the primary drug used to treat MRSA?
IV Vancomycin
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What is the 'triple antibiotic cream'
Neosporin OTC Bacitracin + Neomycin + Polymyxin B
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T/F: Most pharyngitis cases are bacterial
FALSE 90% of cases are viral (however, about 60% of OV result in antibiotic rx)
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MC bacterial cz of pharyngitis
Group A B-hemolytic streptococci (GABHS) *S. pyogenes
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DOC to tx GABHS
penicillin | if PCN allergy/resistance, tx w/ azithromycin or cephalosporins
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What is the leading indication for outpatient antimicrobial use in the U.S.?
otitis media | 25-50% are viral in origin, however, 80% are rx antibiotics
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MC bacterial etiologies of otitis media
1) Step. pneumo (~35%) 2) Haemophilus influenzae (~25%) 3) Moraxella catarrhalis (~15%)
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guidelines state that it is appropriate to observe pt. with otitis media in children 2-12 y/o with non-severe symptoms for ______ hours
48-72 hrs (or start if child worsens) **70-90% of children have spontaneous resolution with 7-14 days
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T/F: if child has AOM with otorrhea you should not observe and go right to tx with antibiotics
TRUE
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DOC for otitis media
``` #1 Amoxicillin #2 Amoxicillin-clavulante (2nd line used for more gram neg) ``` (alternative for PCN allergy or tx failure are Cephalosporins, Macrolides, and Clindamycin)
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Treatment failure with otitis media is defined as
no improvement after 48-72 hours of initial tx (switch drugs!)
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T/F: Purulent nasal secretions or sputum do not predict bacterial infection
TRUE
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____% of sinusitis cases are viral and ____% of sinusitis cases are bacterial
25% viral | 75% bacterial
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What are the MC bacterial cz of sinusitis?
S. pneumoniae, H. influenza, and M. catarrhalis
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First-line tx for sinusitis
- amoxicillin - doxycycline - TMP/SMX
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Second-line tx for sinusitis
- amoxicillin/clavulanate - cephalosporins - azithromycin or clarithromycin
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MC bacteria involved in community-acquired pneumonia
S. pneumoniae | H. influenzae
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For pt. with CA pneumonia that were previously healthy have not use of antimicrobials w/in past 3 mo., tx with
- a macrolide (strongly recommended) - doxycyline (weakly recommended) *risk of resistance to S. pneumo is high for these drugs
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MC bacterial cz of uncomplicated cystitis
1) E. coli (75-95% cases) 2) Klebsiella pneumonia 3) Staph. saprophyticus (post-coital UTIs) 4) Enterococcus 5) Strep. agalactiae (group B strep)
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If Enterococcus is expected as causative organism in uncomplicated cystitis, tx with
Amoxicillin Ampicillin (otherwise avoid these drugs)
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Tx for Gonorrhea
Single dose tx of: 1) Ceftriaxone 250 mg IM x 1 PLUS 2) Azithromycin 1g PO x 1 (fluoroquinolones are no longer used d/t resistance)
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Tx for Chlamydia trachomatis
1) Doxycycline 100 mg po BID x 7 days OR 2) Azithromycin 1 g po x1 (used in tx of gonorrhea anyway)
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Mild-cellulitis is most often d/t
Group A Strep or Staph aureus (MSSA)
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Cellulitis that is uncomplicated & non-MRSA infx can be tx with
1) Amoxil-clavulanate 2) Dicloxacillin 3) Cephalexin
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Cellulitis with a suspicion of MRSA infx requires empiric tx with
1) TMP-sulfa 2) Clindamycin 3) Doxycycline

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