ABx for common infections Flashcards
1
Q
What do you prescribe for severe pneumonia requiring admission?
A
Ceftriaxone
Azithromycin
2
Q
What is the dose of centriaxone in severe pneumonia?
A
1g IV daily
3
Q
What is the dose of azithromycin for severe pneumonia ?
A
500mg IV daily
4
Q
Emperic ABx for CAP for impatient with moderate disease
A
Benzylpenicillin IV
Doxycycline PO
5
Q
Dose for benzylpenicillin IV in moderate CAP requiring admission
A
1.2g IV 6 hotly
6
Q
Dose for doxycycline in moderate CAP requiring admission
A
100mg PO 12hrly for 7days
7
Q
ABx for mild CAP
A
Amoxicillin 1g PO 8hrly for 5-7days
Or
Doxycycline 100mg PO 12hrly for 5-7days
