Tumors and infections Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
How do you treat osteomyelitis?
A
4-6 wks of abx. IV preferred
MSSA: IV cefazolin, nafcillin, oxacillin
MRSA: IV vancomycin or daptomycin
2
Q
surgery for osteomyelitis if
A
Staphylococcal osteomyelitis with epidural abscess and spinal cord compression
Other abscesses (psoas, paraspinal)
Extensive disease
Recurrent or persistent infection
3
Q
gonococcal arthritis tx
A
IM ceftriaxone
24-48 hrs after clinical improvement, Change to oral agent to complete 7 day course
Responds to abx, no drainage needed
4
Q
MRSA oral tx
A
bactrim
clindamycin
doxycycline
5
Q
MRSA IV tx
A
vancomycin or daptomycin or linezolid or telavancin
6
Q
MSSA oral tx
A
cephalexin, dicloxacillin
7
Q
MSSA IV tx
A
cefazolin
oxacillin
nafcillin
