carbapenem Flashcards
1
Q
spectrum
A
broad including against anaerobes.
2
Q
ertapenem doesnt do what
A
p aeruginosa
3
Q
what doesnt the class do
A
MRSA.
4
Q
what does the class do poorly
A
enterococcus
5
Q
place in therapy
A
nosocomial infections esp. polymicrobial.
6
Q
what do we use ertapenem for?
A
CA-intrabdominal, polymicrobial not involving pseudomonas, good for outpatient.
7
Q
SE
A
similar to other except for seizures in imipenem.