Musculoskeletal system infections, antibacterial therapy Flashcards
Osteomyelitis:
Q: What is the first-line treatment for osteomyelitis?
A: Flucloxacillin.
Q: When treating acute osteomyelitis with Flucloxacillin, what can be considered for the initial 2 weeks of treatment?
A: Consider adding fusidic acid or rifampicin for the initial 2 weeks.
Q: What is the suggested duration of treatment for acute osteomyelitis?
A: The suggested duration of treatment for acute osteomyelitis is 6 weeks.
Q: What is an alternative antibiotic option for osteomyelitis in patients with a penicillin allergy?
A: Clindamycin.
Q: If you suspect methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in osteomyelitis, what antibiotic should you consider?
A: Consider using vancomycin (or teicoplanin).
Septic Arthritis:
Q: What is the first-line treatment for septic arthritis?
A: Flucloxacillin.
Q: What is the suggested duration of treatment for septic arthritis?
A: The suggested duration of treatment for septic arthritis is 4–6 weeks, and it may be longer if the infection is complicated.
Q: What antibiotic can be considered as an alternative in patients with a penicillin allergy for septic arthritis?
A: Clindamycin.
Q: What antibiotic should be considered if methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus is suspected in septic arthritis?
A: Vancomycin (or teicoplanin).
Q: In cases of septic arthritis with suspected gonococcal arthritis or Gram-negative infection, what is the recommended antibiotic?
A: Cefotaxime (or ceftriaxone). The suggested duration of treatment is 4–6 weeks, or longer if the infection is complicated. For gonococcal infection, treat for 2 weeks.
These flashcards can help you quickly recall essential information about the treatment of osteomyelitis and septic arthritis.
Osteomyelitis:
Q: What is the first-line treatment for osteomyelitis?
A: Flucloxacillin.
Q: When treating acute osteomyelitis with Flucloxacillin, what can be considered for the initial 2 weeks of treatment?
A: Consider adding fusidic acid or rifampicin for the initial 2 weeks.
Q: What is the suggested duration of treatment for acute osteomyelitis?
A: The suggested duration of treatment for acute osteomyelitis is 6 weeks.
Q: What is an alternative antibiotic option for osteomyelitis in patients with a penicillin allergy?
A: Clindamycin.
Q: If you suspect methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in osteomyelitis, what antibiotic should you consider?
A: Consider using vancomycin (or teicoplanin).
Septic Arthritis:
Q: What is the first-line treatment for septic arthritis?
A: Flucloxacillin.
Q: What is the suggested duration of treatment for septic arthritis?
A: The suggested duration of treatment for septic arthritis is 4–6 weeks, and it may be longer if the infection is complicated.
Q: What antibiotic can be considered as an alternative in patients with a penicillin allergy for septic arthritis?
A: Clindamycin.
Q: What antibiotic should be considered if methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus is suspected in septic arthritis?
A: Vancomycin (or teicoplanin).
Q: In cases of septic arthritis with suspected gonococcal arthritis or Gram-negative infection, what is the recommended antibiotic?
A: Cefotaxime (or ceftriaxone). The suggested duration of treatment is 4–6 weeks, or longer if the infection is complicated. For gonococcal infection, treat for 2 weeks.
These flashcards can help you quickly recall essential information about the treatment of osteomyelitis and septic arthritis.
