AOM Flashcards

1
Q

initial immediate OR delayed ABX treatment

First line therapy: name AND dose

A

HIGH dose amoxicillin (90 mg/kg/day)

OR

Augmentin (if given amox w/in 30 days or coverage for beta-lactamase H-influenza or M. cattarhalis)

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2
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initial immediate OR delayed ABX treatment

First line therapy for PCN allergy:

A

cefdinir
cefuroxime
cefpodoxime
ceftriaxone (1 or 3 days)

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3
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ABX treatment after 48-72 hours of FAILURE of initial ABX treatment:
First line therapy: name and dose

A

HIGH dose augmentin (90 mg/kg/day)

OR

ceftriaxone (3 days only)

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4
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ABX treatment after 48-72 hours of FAILURE of initial ABX treatment:
alternative to first line therapy:

A

clindamycin +/- 3rd gen cephalosporin

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5
Q

What is the duration of therapy?

A

5-10 days

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6
Q

what are the common bacterial pathogens?

A

S. pneumoniae+ NON-typeable H. influenza+ M.

catarrhalis

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7
Q

Up to 75% of AOM cases are secondary to_________?

A

Viruses

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