Antibiotic Prescribing Problems Flashcards
1
Q
Abx for pyelonephritis with systemic symptoms
A
IV amoxicillin and IV gentamicin 7 days
2
Q
When does the controlled drug Gentamicin become an alert drug?
A
After 72 hours
3
Q
What’s the criteria for initiating vancomycin?
A
Serious proven or suspected MRSA
Infection due to other resistant g+ve organisms
Native/ prosthetic valve endocarditis
Other infections after consultation with ID physician
4
Q
Why can you not give vancomycin oral
A
Because it’s not absorbed by the gut
5
Q
When can you treat an asymptomatic UTI? Ie bacteria on urinalysis
A
In pregnancy
