Severe Systemic Infection

Question 1

Which antibiotics would you use for severe systemic infection of an unknown origin?

Answer 1

IV benzylpenicillin, PLUS
IV flucloxacillin, PLUS
IV gentamicin

Question 2

Which antibiotics would you use for severe systemic infection of unknown origin if the patient has a true penicillin allergy?

Answer 2

IV vancomycin, PLUS

IV gentamicin

Question 3

Which antibiotics would you use for severe systemic infection if you suspect streptococcal infection?

Answer 3

IV benzylpenicillin, PLUS
IV flucloxacillin, PLUS
IV gentamicin, PLUS
IV clindamycin

Question 4

Which antibiotics would you use for possible infectious endocarditis in native heart valves?

Answer 4

IV amoxicillin, PLUS
IV flucloxacillin, PLUS
IV gentamicin

Question 5

Which antibiotics would you use for possible infectious endocarditis in native heart valves if the patient has a penicillin allergy, or you suspect MRSA?

Answer 5

IV vancomycin, PLUS

IV gentamicin

Question 6

Which antibiotics would you use for possible infectious endocarditis in prosthetic heart valves?

Answer 6

IV vancomycin, PLUS
IV gentamicin, PLUS
Oral rifampicin