ID 6 Flashcards
1
Q
β-lactams exhibit a _____-dependent bactericidal effect.
A
time
2
Q
What’s the benefit of drug level monitoring?
A
minimizing toxicity
3
Q
Fungal infection associated with near-drowning in polluted water
A
Scedosporium
4
Q
Coag (-) Staph that classically causes UTI
A
S. saprophyticus
5
Q
Bacteria assoc’d w/ dogs w/ purpura fulminaba, meningitis, ± endocarditis
A
Capnocytophaga canimorsus
6
Q
If a Gram (-) organism shows resistance to ceftriaxone, then _____.
A
it has an ESBL
7
Q
Should piperacillin/tazobactam be used to treat susceptible ESBL infections?
A
No!
8
Q
Should ertapenem be used to treat susceptible ESBL infections?
A
Yes!
9
Q
Preferred class of Abx to Tx ESBL
A
Carbapenems
10
Q
_____ is as effective against Aspergillus as voriconazole w/ fewer side effects.
A
Posaconazole
