osteomyelitis

Question 1

definition of osteomyelitis

Answer 1

infection of the bone - acute/chronic

Question 2

what does infection lead to

Answer 2

inflammation
vascular thrombosis
bone necrosis

Question 3

commonly used antibiotics for osteomyelitis

Answer 3

beta lactams
glycopeptides - vancomycin
fluroquinolones - ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin

Question 4

adverse effects to monitor for

Answer 4

nephrotoxicity - vancomycin
ototoxicity - vancomycin
GI disturbances - clindamycin, fluroquinolones