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1
Q

What antibiotic is used for MRSA infection?

A

Vamncomycin

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2
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What is the first line treatment for early Lyme disease?

A

Oral doxycycline

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3
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What is the commonest organism found in central line infections?

A

Staphylococcus epidermidis

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4
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How is legionella pneumoniae best diagnosed?

A

Urinary antigen test

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5
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Name an antibiotic that can be used in the management of legionella pneumoniae

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Clarithromycin or erythromycin

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6
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What can be used for the management of MRSA if vancomycin or teicoplanin is contraindicated?

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Linezolid

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Name a contraindication for macrolides (clarithromycin, erythromycin)

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  • Pregnancy
  • Statins
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