ID Flashcards
Gram + cocci in chains
Streptococcus
Gram positive cocci in grape-like clusters
Staph aureus
PCN coverage
Gram +
Staph, strep, enterococcus
Augmentin / unasyn
Coverage
Gram +
Better gram -
M. Cat, H. Flu, e. Coli, anaerobes
1st gen cephalosporins coverage
Keflex, ancef
Gram + cocci
Staph, strep
Some gram - (e coli, anaerobes)
2nd gen cephalosporins
Ceclor, ceftin
Broader gram -
H flu, proteus, neisseria, moraxella
3rd gen cephalosporins
Rocephin, ceftazidime, cefixime
Better gram -
Broad spectrum
Meningitis, gonorrhea, CAP
4th gen cephalosporins
Cefepime
Coverage v pseudomonas
Broad
Carbapenem coverage
Broadest of all!
Vanco coverage
Gram + only
S aureus, mrsa, s pneumoniae
Bacitracin coverage
Gram +
Polymixin coverage
Gram -
Macrolide coverage
Bacteria w/o cell walls
- and +
Mycoplasma, legionella, chlamydia, strep
Tetracycline coverage
Macrolide coverage PLUS
Various animal/insect dz, acne
Clinda coverage
Gram +, anaerobes above diaphragm
Aminoglycoside coverage
Gentamicin, tobramycin
Gm - ONLY
Common used with PCNs for broad coverage
Tx against pseudomonas