Antibiotics Flashcards
1
Q
Antibiotics with cover listeria monocytogens meningioencephalitis
(gram positive bacilli)
A
Ampicillin OR
Penicillin G
Aminoglycoside can be added for synergy
2
Q
Antibiotics for Gram negative bacilli meningitis
A
cefepime
3
Q
Antibiotics which worsen Myasthenia gravis
A
Macrolides
Fluoroquinolones
Aminoglycosides
A few case reports of MG exacerbation after penicillins but generally considered safe (ampicillin and amox)
4
Q
Antibiotics considered safe for myasthenia gravis
A
Penecillins
Cephalosporins
Sulfa drugs
Clindamycin