EXAM FOUR COVERAGE Flashcards
Otitis Media
Inflammation of the middle ear
Most Common Pathogens:
1. Strep pneumo
2. Haemophilus influ
3. Moraxella catarr
MILD: <39C and Otalgia
SEVERE: >39C and severe Otalgia
Otitis Media Diagnosis
- New onset Otorrhea (ear drainage TM ruptured)
- Mod-Severe bulging of TM
- Mild bulging of TM + new onset otalgia/erythema
Pain Management of Otitis Media
Should be given to ALL patients with otalgia
PO: IBU and APAP
When is treatment indicated for Otitis Media?
- ALL with SEVERE illness or otorrhea
- <24 months with BILATERAL Mild illness
When is observation rather than treatment an option for Otitis Media?
- ALL with UNILATERAL Mild illness
- > 24 months with BILATERAL Mild illness
What are the major resistance mechanisms of organisms that cause Otitis Media?
- H. flu = beta lactamase
- M. cat = beta lactamase
- S. pneumo = PBP alterations
What is FIRST line therapy for Otitis Media?
- HIGH dose Amoxicillin (dose alone overcomes PBP modifications)
- HIGH dose Augmentin
What is the DOSE of First Line Therapy for Otitis Media?
45 mg/kg PO BID
When should Augmentin be used over Amoxicillin for first line therapy?
- Amoxicillin was given in a previous month
- Concomitant conjunctivitis
- Always recommend ES formulation
What are the therapy options for Otitis Media if the patient has a PCN allergy?
Cefdinir
What is the duration of antibiotics in Otitis Media for <2 yrs?
MILD = 10 days
SEVERE = 10 days
What is the duration of antibiotics in Otitis Media for 2-5 yrs?
MILD = 7 days
SEVERE = 10 days
What is the duration of antibiotics in Otitis Media for >6 yrs?
MILD = 5 days
SEVERE = 10 days
When dosing medication in Otitis Media for overweight children, ensure what?
The maximum or adult dose is NOT exceeded when prescribing
Treatment Failure Algorithm for Otitis Media
- Amoxicillin fails = Start Augmentin
- Augmentin daily = start Ceftriaxone IM +/- Clindamycin PO
Otitis Externa
Cellulitis of external canal
Swimmer’s Ear
Most Common Pathogens:
1. Staphylococcus aureus = most common
2. Pseudomonas aeruginosa = 2nd
S/S of Otitis Externa
- Rapid onset
- Otalgia
- Pruritus
- Otorrhea
- White Mucus = acute bacteria
- Fluffy Color Changing Mucus = fungal
Is fever seen in Otitis Externa?
NO, indicative of additional infection
Treatment Options for Otitis Externa
Treatment of Choice = Antibiotic DROPS
Symptom Relief Add On = Steroid DROPS
If a Perforated TM is present in Otitis Externa you must AVOID what?
AVOID
1. Neomycin = ototoxic
2. Acetic Acid = ototoxic
3. Cipro HC = NOT sterile
What is used for pain relief in Otitis Externa?
- NSAIDs
AVOID topical pain relievers, it will coat the area where the antibiotics will be working
When should PO antibiotics be used in Otitis Externa?
- Persistant OE
- Temp >38.3
- Immunocompromised patients
What is the duration of treatment for Otitis Externa?
3 DAYS PAST symptom resolution
Sinusitis
Inflammation of the sinuses
Most often viral
Bacterial Causes (less common):
1. S. pneumo
2. H. flu
3. M. catarr
What are the THREE Cardinal Symptoms of Sinusitis?
- Purulent nasal discharge (green mucus)
- Nasal congestion
- Facial congestion
Bacterial Infection of Sinusitis
- FEVER the ENTIRE time
- Green mucus at the BEGINNING
- Feel gross for more than 10 days
Viral Infection of Sinusitis
- Fever for the first 48hrs ONLY
- Mucus ALL the time
- Peaks a day 6 and then better by day 10
What is Double Sickening in Sinusitis?
Starts viral but on day 6 gets worse = becomes a bacterial infection
What is first line treatment for Sinusitis?
Augmentin
What is the standard and high doses of Augmentin for Sinusitis?
Standard = 875/125 mg BID PREFERRED
High = 2000 mg BID
When should you use high dose Augmentin for Sinusitis?
- Recent antibiotics
- Age >65 yrs
- Recent hospitalizations
- Immunocompromised status
What are options for treatment in Sinusitis if the patient has a PCN allergy?
- LEVOFLOXACIN
- Maybe moxifloxacin
NEVER doxycycline
What are the Black Listed Agents when treating Sinusitis?
- Macrolides
- Bactrim
What is the duration of treatment for Sinusitis?
5-7 days
Pharyngitis
Viral 80%
Bacterial = GROUP A Strep (no resistance mechanisms)
Antibiotic therapy should work within 48 hrs
What is the TRIAD of symptoms for Pharyngitis?
- Sore throat
- Pharyngeal edema
- Fever
(sudden onset)
What is the diagnosis for Pharyngitis?
Throat Swab - Rapid Antigen Detection Test - Culture
When can you give antibiotics in Pharyngitis?
Antibiotics ONLY with +RADT or Culture
What is the first line therapy for Pharyngitis?
Penicillin or Amoxicillin
Amoxicillin preferred due to QD dosing
What is the therapy in a Type 1 Allergy for Pharyngitis?
Clindamycin or Azithromycin
What is a Type 1 Allergy?
HIVES or ANAPHYLAXIS
What is the therapy in a NON-Type 1 Allergy for Pharyngitis?
Cefdinir
What antibiotics should be avoided in Pharyngitis?
- Tetracyclines
- Bactrim
- Fluoroquinolones
Amoxicillin dosing for Otitis Media vs Sinusitis vs Pharyngitis
Otitis Media = BID
Sinusitis = BID
Pharyngitis = QD
Mycobacterim Tuberculosis
Doubles every 18 hrs, takes days to grow and get lab results
ACID FAST POSITIVE Rod Shaped Bacterium Bacilli
Large Lipid Content
NEEDS MORE THAN 1 DRUG TO TREAT
How does Tuberculosis spread?
- COUGH
- Sneezing
- Shouting
- Singing
DROPLETS LAST UP TO 30 MINS IN THE AIR
Where does Tuberculosis infect?
LUNGS/Pulmonary
Macrophages surround the TB infection forming a Granuloma, are Granulomas effective in fighting an ACTIVE TB Infection?
NO, TB continues to spread
Caeseating (necrotic) granuloma is formed by the inflammatory response
Are Granulomas effective in fighting a LATENT TB Infection?
YES, granuloma contains TB successfully
NOT infectious or contagious
When can Latent TB Infections be reactivated?
- Infection
- Immunosuppression
- Immunocompromised
S/S of ACTIVE TB Infection
- Cough lasting more than 3 WEEKS
- Loss of appetite
- Night sweats
- Weight loss >30 LBS
What population of patients do NOT receive the Mantoux TB Skin Test?
- Infants
- Pregnant Women
- HIV
- TB Vaccinated
If the TB Skin Test is positive, what must be done next?
OFT-GIT or TSPOT TB BLOOD test and if positive, patient must go through additional testing of…
CHEST X RAY
Chest X-Rays determine what?
If TB Infection is Active or Latent
TB Infection Treatment Options
R: Rifampin
I: Isoniazid
P: Pyrazinamide
E: Ethambutol
Treatment goals of TB Infections
Active: treat to cure
Latent: treat to stop progression
Rifampin TB
Inducer of Everything
Take on an EMPTY stomach
AE:
1. Red/Orange discoloration
2. Can discolor contacts
3. Elevated AST/ALT
Monitor: LFTs
What are the alternatives to Rifampin in TB?
Rifapentine and Rifabutin
Rifapentine = less frequent dosing intervals
Isoniazid-Isonicotinic Hydralazine INH
Inhibits mycelia acid and nucleic acid synthesis
Take on an EMPTY stomach
AE: peripheral neuropathy
Monitor: LFTs, peripheral neuropathy, optic neuritis
MUST TAKE 25 MG OF PYRIDOXINE B6 QD with INH for prevention of peripheral neuropathy
What are the drug interaction concerns with INH?
- Slow Acetylators: higher INH concentration = white/jewish
- Fast Acetylators: low INH concentration (need higher dose) = Inuit and Japanese
- Strong CYP 2C10 and 2D6 inhibitors
Pyrazinamide PZA
Inhibits cell enzyme and cell membrane function leading to cell death
Take without regard to food
AE: HYPERURICEMIA, elevated LFTs
Monitor: LFTs, uric acid, renal function
Renally excreted AVOID in CrCl <30
Ethambutol EMB
Disrupts synthesis of arabinogalactan component of cell wall
Take without regard to food
AE: Optic neuritis
Renally excreted AVOID in CrCl <30
Latent TB Treatment Options
Adherence is the MOST IMPORTANT factor
1. INH + Rifapentine Once WEEKLY x 3 months
2. Rifampin QD x 4 months
INH + Rifapentine Once Weekly x 3 Months
- Safe for HIV patients
- Shorter
- MUST ADD B6
- High pull burden
- Syncope/Hypotension
Rifampin QD x 4 months
- Safe for ALL ages
- 2 caps QD
- No studies in HIV patients
- Lots of drug interactions
What is the checklist BEFORE treatment for ACTIVE TB infection?
- Culture and sensitivities
- Baseline labs
- Identify potential drug interactions
- HIV test
What is the checklist DURING treatment for ACTIVE TB infection?
- Monthly sputum culture
- Adherence
- Periodic CBC, CMP, and eye exam
- DDI
- Check for neuropathy
What is the Intensive Treatment in ACTIVE TB infection?
Empiric Treatment
START RIPE: QD for 8 WEEKS
Stop Ethambutol if M. tuberculosis is susceptible to other medications
What is the Continuation Phase Treatment in ACTIVE TB infection?
INH + Rifampin QD for 18 WEEKS
Can INCREASE continuation phase to 30 WEEKS if signs of relapse are present
If Optic Neuritis occurs, what must be done?
- DC EMB
- Consider DC INH
If a Rash occurs during TB infection, assess for involvement of mucous membranes and what must be done?
No mucous involvement = Antihistamine Treatment
YES to FEVER or MUCOUS Membrane Involvement = DC ALL THERAPY, INPATIETNT, Re-Introduce therapy with sequential order
Intensive Phase ACTIVE TB Interruption Protocol
Lapse < 14 days in duration = continue treatment, ALL doses MUST be completed within 3 months
Lapse >14 days in duration = RESTART treatment from beginning
Continuation Phase ACTIVE TB Interruption Protocol
- Received >80% & AFB NEG = further therapy not necessary
- Received >80% & AFB POS = continue treatment, ALL doses MUST be completed
- Received <80% & lapse <3 months = continue therapy until completed
- Received <80% and lapse >3 months = RESTART therapy from BEGINNING AKA INTENSIVE PHASE FIRST followed by continuation phase
Bronchitis
Inflammation of large airways of the tracheobronchial tree