ID: Bacterial Infection Flashcards
2 organisms that live on the surface of the skin
staphylococci
streptococci
perioperative skin infection treatment (2)
cefzolin
cefuroxime
Organism concern for colorectal surgery (3)
skin flora
Gram -
anaerobic organisms
prophylactic options for colorectal surgery (5)
cefotetan cefoxitin unasyn ertapenem metronidazole + cefazolin or ceftriaxone
prophylactic options for cardiac or vascular surgery (2)
Cefazolin
Cefuroxime
prophylaxic optons for hip fracture/total joint replacement (1)
cefazolin
define meningitis and common symptoms
inflammation of mininges (membranes) that cover the brain and spinal cord. The meninges swell causing 3 classic symptoms: severe headache, nuchal rigidity ( stiff neck ) and altered mental status
3 common bacteria causing meningitis
Streptococcus pneumonia
Neisseria meningitidis
Haemophilus influenzae
First line treatment for AOM (2)
Amoxicillin
Augmentin
What is the appropriate amoxicillin to clavulanate ratio
14:1
pharyngitis also known as
strep throat
main organism cause for pharyngitis
S. pyogenes
Treatment for pharyngitis
Penicillin
Amoxicillin
Define bronchitis
inflammation of the mucous membranes of the bronchi
3 most common bacteria for CAP
S. pneumonia
H. influenzae
M pneumonia
CAP treatment (2)-outpatient
Macrolide
Doxycycline
CAP treatment (2)-Inpatient
Beta-lactam + macrolide or doxycycline
-ceftriaxone, cefotaxime, ampicillin
Respiratory quinolone
common pathogens in HAP and VAP
Gram -
- Pseudomonas, Acinetobacter
- GNR: Enterobacter, E. coli, Klebsiella
Tuberculosis is caused by?
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Latent TB treatment (3)
Isoniazid
Rifampin
INH and rifapentine
Active TB treatment
"RIPE" Rifampin Isoniazid pyrazinamide ethambutol
common side effect of rifampin
orange-red discoloration of body secretions
What to monitor for all RIPE drugs
inc. LFTs
how is infective endocarditis diagnosed
Modified Duke Criteria
3 most common organisms that cause IE
Staphylococci
stretococci
enterococci
What drug do you add for IE if there is a prosthetic valve
Gentamicin
What drug do you add for IE if you suspect a biofilm
Rifampin
Prophylaxis for IE prior to dental procedures
Amoxicillin
Define primary peritonitis and what it is also known as
SBP: spontaneous bacterial peritonitis
infection of the peritoneal space that often occurs in patients with liver disease
3 most common organisms for SBP
Streptococci
Enteric Gram - (proteus, E. coli, klebsiella, PEK)
anaerobes
Treatment for SBP
ceftriaxone
primary or secondary prophylaxis of SBP (2)
SMX/TMP
ciprofloxacin
Define cholecystits
acute inflammation of the gallbladder due to an obstructive stone
Define chlangitis
infection of the common bile duct and is generally managed with bile decompression and antimicrobial therapy
Define a mild SSTI
systemic signs are absent
Define a moderate SSTI
systemic signs present
-temp > 100.4, heart rate >90, WBC > 12,000, or < 4000
Define a severe SSTI
failed incision and drainage (I&D), if purulent + oral antibiotics or signs of a deeper infection (fluid-filled blisters, skin sloughing, hypotension, or evidence of organ dysfunction ), or patient is immunocompromised
Define impetigo
blister-like rash usually around the nose, mouth, hands, and arms. blisters produce a thick yellowish clear fluid that dries and forms honey-colored crusts
Cause for impetigo
MSSA
treatment for impetigo (2)
mupirocin
cephalexin-if multiple lesions
Difference b/w folliculitis, furuncle, carbuncle
folliculitis: hair follicle infection
furuncle: infection in hair follicle and surrounding tissue
carbuncle: group of infected furuncles
folliculitis, furuncle, carbuncle which needs treatment
carbuncle: I&D
systemic signs: cephalexin
Define cellulitis
non-purulent infection
treatment for cellulitis
Cephalexin
Define Abscess
purulent infection
Treatment for abscess
single & no systemic signs: I&D
systemic: I&D, bactrim
SSTIs due to stpah and strep
impetigo
folliculitis/furuncles/carbuncles
cellulitis
abscess
Necrotizing fasciitis treatment
Vancomycin + beta-lactam
zosyn, imipenem/cilastin, meropenem
Define pyuria
positive leukocyte esterase or > 10 WBC
DOC for uncomplicated UTI
nitrofurantoin
Treatment for uncomplicated upper UTI
ciprofloxacin
Treatment for complicated UTI
carbapenem
Travelers’ diarrhea treatment
azithromycin
S/S of chlymydia
genital discharge or no symptoms
S/S of gonorrhea
genital discharge or no symptoms
S/S syphilis
painless, smooth genital sores (chancre)
S/S of HPV
genital warts or no symptoms
S/S of trichomoniasis
yellow/green frothy vaginal discharge; soreness, pain with intercourse
DOC for syphilis
Penicillin g benzathine
Gonorrhea treatment
ceftriaxone + azithromycin or doxycycline
chlamydia treatment
azithromycin
Bacterial vaginosis treatment
metronidazole PO or gel
trichomoniasis treatment
metronidazole
genital warts (HPV) treatment
Imiquimod cream