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