Antimicrobial Agents 2 Flashcards

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What are broad spectrum antibiotics good for?

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An optimal initial choice for nosocomial pneumonia and severe sepsis.

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What methods are used to help identify the pathogen?

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Gram stain: CSF, Joint aspirate, Pus

Rapid antigen detection: Immunofluorescence, PCR

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When is each route of antibiotic administration appropriate?

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IV: Serious (or deep/ CNS) infection.

PO: Avoid if poor GI function or vomiting. Different classes of antimicrobial have different oral bio-availabilities

IM: Not an option for long-term use. Avoid if bleeding tendency or drug is locally irritant.

Topical: Limited application + may cause local sensitisation.

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When is it recommended to switch from IV to PO?

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Recommended in hospital for most infections if the patient has stabilised after 48 hours IV therapy

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What are the three patterns of activity for antibiotics?

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Type I: Conc. dependent killing + prolonged persistent effects

Type II: Time-dependent killing + minimal persistent effects

Type III: Time-dependent killing + moderate to prolonged persistent effects.

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What are the Type I antibiotics?

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Aminoglycosides

Daptomycin

Fluoroquinolones

Ketolides

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What is the goal of Type I antibiotic therapy?

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Maximize concentrations

The higher the peak above MIC the better the response

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What are the Type II antibiotics?

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Carbapenems

Cephalosporins

Erythromycin

Linezolid

Penicillins

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What is the goal of Type II antibiotic therapy?

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Maximize duration of exposure

The longer the time above the MIC the better

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What are the Type III antibiotics?

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Azithromycin

Clindamycin

Oxazolidinones

Tetracyclines

Vancomycin

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What is the goal of Type III antibiotic therapy?

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Maximize amount of drug for maximal time

Often given as infusion

Constant big area under curve

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What is the recommended length for a course of antibiotics for N. meningitidis meningitis?

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7 days

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What is the recommended length for a course of antibiotics for Acute osteomyelitis (adult)?

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6 weeks

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What is the recommended length for a course of antibiotics for bacterial endocarditis?

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4-6 weeks

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What is the recommended length for a course of antibiotics for Gp A Streptococcal pharyngitis?

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10 days

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What is the recommended length for a course of antibiotics for Simple cystitis (in women)?

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What are common skin infections and what pathogens cause them?

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Impetigo, Cellulitis + Wound Infections

Common organisms include S. aureus + beta-haemolytic Streptococci

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What antibiotics are used to treat skin infections?

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Flucloxacillin (unless penicillin allergy or MRSA)

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What is the treatment for Invasive Group A Streptococcal (iGAS)?

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Aggressive + early debridement

Abx: adjunctive use of protein synthesis inhibitors esp. clindamycin (also has good skin + soft tissue penetration)

Use of IVIg

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What is the Eagle effect?

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Penicillin doesn’t have a good effect at a higher conc., also pencillin isn’t good against high conc. of bacteria.

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Why does the Eagle effect happen?

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In cases of high bacterial burden, the bacteria isn’t actually replicating so penicillin doesn’t really work.

22
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What is the treatment for pharyngitis?

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Benzyl penicillin x 10 days

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What is the treatment for mild community acquired pneumonia?

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What is the treatment for severe community acquired pneumonia?

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Co-amoxiclav + clarithromycin

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What are hospital-acquired respiratory tract infections?
2nd most common cause of HAI Associated with highest mortality (23%) Greatest risk associated with tracheal intubation + mechanical ventilation
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What is the treatment for hospital-acquired respiratory tract infections?
Cephalosporin; ciprofloxacin; piperacillin/ tazobactam If MRSA colonised/ risk, consider addition of Vancomycin
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What are the main bacteria for meningitis?
N. Meningitidis S. pneumoniae Listeria in the very young/ elderly/ immuno-compromised
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What is the treatment for meningitis?
Ceftriaxone (+/- amoxycillin if Listeria likely)
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What is the treatment for meningitis in a baby less than 3 months old?
Cefotaxime PLUS Amoxicillin (to cover for listeriosis) Ceftriaxone not used in neonates as displaces BR from albumin + because it can cause biliary sludging
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What is the treatment of Neisseria meningitidis?
Benzylpenicillin (high dose) or Ceftriaxone/Cefotaxime
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What is the treatment for community acquired simple cystitis?
Trimethoprim x 3d (7 for men + pregnant women) Nitrofurantoin x 3d (7 for men + pregnant women) Nitro preferred in first 2 trimesters
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What is the treatment for hospital-acquired UTI (commonest type of HAI)?
Cephalexin or co-amox
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What is the treatment for an infected urinary catheter?
Change under gentamicin cover
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What is the treatment for C. diff?
STOP the offending abx (usually a cephalosporin); If severe, Rx with PO vancomycin. If above fails, use PO fidaxomicin. Final step IV metronidazole + oral vanc.
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What are things to recover if there is no improvement within 48 hours?
Does the patient really have a bacterial infection? (Have I collected the relevant cultures?) Is there a persistent focus present (e.g. an infected vascular or urinary catheter)? Is there a deep-seated collection (e.g. intra-abdominal) that requires drainage? Could the patient have bacterial endocarditis? Am I using the correct dose of the antimicrobial? Is another infection present (esp consider Candida)?
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Give 6 common side effects of antibiotics
GI upset Hepatitis Fever Rash Renal dysfunction Acute anaphylaxis
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When are IV antibiotics used?
When patient not absorbing PO When deep sites/ CNS involvement
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What is the MIC? How is this measured?
the least amount of antibiotic required to inhibit growth in vitro Gradient strips or disc diffusion
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What does MIC relation to the breakpoint line indicate?
Above= unlikely to be successful at normal doses used. Reported as resistant Below= likely to be successful: either reported as “susceptible” or “susceptible with optimized dosing” (not at normal BNF dosing)