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This penicillin antibiotic is a good choice for skin and soft tissue infection, particularly those caused by Staphylococcus queries, but its not typically used for MRSA strains
A) Amox
B) Ciprofloxacin
C) Doxycycline
D) Flucloxacilin
E) Gentamicin
F) Metronidazole
G) Trimethoprim
H) Co-trimoxazole
D- Narrow spectrum of activity and resistant to beta lactamase (amoxicillin doesnt work due to resistance)
An antibiotic that is effective against anaerobic bacteria and certain protozoa, and is commonly used to treat bacterial vaginosis, trichomoniasis and infections of the gut
A) Amox
B) Ciprofloxacin
C) Doxycycline
D) Flucloxacilin
E) Gentamicin
F) Metronidazole
G) Trimethoprim
H) Co-trimoxazole
F- Effective against anaerobic only, active against certain protozoa.
A broad spectrum antibiotic used for atypical pneumonia, its distinguishing feature is that is should not be used in children under 12 or pregnant women due to risk of teeth discolouration.
A) Amox
B) Ciprofloxacin
C) Doxycycline
D) Flucloxacilin
E) Gentamicin
F) Metronidazole
G) Trimethoprim
H) Co-trimoxazole
C- Broad spectrum antibiotic, useful coverage against atypical organisms. CI in use in children under and pregnant women because of teeth discolouration
This antibiotic is not absorbed when taken orally and is thus given via parenteral routes; it is know for its serious potential side effects of nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity, especially when administered in high doses or for long periods of time.
A) Amox
B) Ciprofloxacin
C) Doxycycline
D) Flucloxacilin
E) Gentamicin
F) Metronidazole
G) Trimethoprim
H) Co-trimoxazole
E- High risk, narrow therapeutic range amino glycoside and causes reversible nephrotoxicity and irreversible ototoxicity. Vancomycin is not an option but is also not absorbed well from the gut hence its benefit in CDIFF as stays in the gut
A fluoroquinolone that is often prescribed for UTI and is also effective against gram negative bacilli, but is caution is advised in patients with hx of tendonitis or tendon rupture
A) Amox
B) Ciprofloxacin
C) Doxycycline
D) Flucloxacilin
E) Gentamicin
F) Metronidazole
G) Trimethoprim
H) Co-trimoxazole
B- Great activity against gram negative organisms (UTI) Levofloxacin is active against gram positive organisms (respiratory tract infections).
A 22 year old female with dysuria, frequency and urgency. She has a hx of three or more episodes of cystitis in the past year and is not sexually active. What is the most appropriate antibiotic for her lower UTI
A) Amox
B) Ciprofloxacin
C) Doxycycline
D) Flucloxacilin
E) Gentamicin
F) Metronidazole
G) Trimethoprim
H) Co-trimoxazole
G- First line. Nitrofuratonin would be best as less resistance risk but is not an option.
