1st line ABx Flashcards
1
Q
Meningitis
A
Ceftriaxone IV + Dexamethasone IV
2
Q
Meningitis + >60 or immunocompromised
A
Ceftriaxone IV + Dexamethasone IV + Amoxicillin IV
3
Q
Brain abcess
A
Ceftriaxone IV + Metronidazole IV
4
Q
Viral encephalitis
A
Aciclovir IV
5
Q
Epiglottitis
A
Ceftriaxone IV
6
Q
Mild CAP
A
Amoxicillin IV or PO
7
Q
Severe CAP
A
Co-amoxiclav IV + Doxycycline PO
8
Q
CAP in ICU/HDU or NBM
A
Co-amoxiclav IV + Clarithromycin PO
9
Q
Non-severe HAP
A
Amoxicillin PO
10
Q
Severe HAP
A
Amoxicillin IV + Gentamicin IV
11
Q
Non-severe aspiration pneumonia
A
Amoxicillin PO + Metronidazole PO
12
Q
Severe aspiration pneumonia
A
Amoxicillin IV + Metronidazole IV + Gentamicin IV
13
Q
Acute exacerbation of COPD - 1st line
A
Amoxicillin PO
14
Q
Acute exacerbation of COPD - 2nd line
A
Doxycycline PO
15
Q
Acute cough/bronchitis - 1st line in elderly
A
Amoxicillin PO
