GI infections

Question 1

Empiric therapy for initial mild-moderate C-diff infection; include name AND route.

Answer 1

metronidazole PO

Question 2

Empiric therapy for initial severe C-diff infection; include name AND route.

Answer 2

vancomycin PO

Question 3

Empiric therapy for initial severe COMPLICATED C-diff infection; include name AND route.

Answer 3

vancomycin PO + metronidazole IV

Question 4

How would you treat a C-diff patient with 2 or more recurrence?

Answer 4

vancomycin taper dose

Question 5

If travelers diarrhea must be treated (>3 loose bloody stools in 8 hour period w/ vomiting/cramping), what would you use (3 potential options)?

Answer 5

FQ (cipro BID or norfloxacin BID for 3-5 days)

azithromycin

xifaxin