C. Diff Pharm Flashcards
1
Q
Most virulent strain of C. Diff
A
NAP-1/027
2
Q
Risk factors for C. Diff
A
Antibiotic use (especially those combos of clindamycin, penicillin, cephalosporins, fluroquinolones), hospitalization, Increased age,
3
Q
Drug of choice in mild C Diff
A
Metronidazole
4
Q
AE of metronisdazole?
A
Causes neuropathy, not good for pregnancy (crosses placenta and into breast milk)
5
Q
Vancomycin is the drug of choice for what kind of C Diff
A
Severe or recurrent. May also be given to pregnant pts. Can be given rectally.
6
Q
Fidaxomycin
A
Really expensive but its awesome because it leaves the normal flora intact, minimal systemitization, Better than vanc
