Infection Meds Flashcards
1
Q
Azithromycin (macrolides) for
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mycoplasma pneumonia, legionalla pneumonia
2
Q
beta-lactams for
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H. influenza pneumonia
3
Q
Erythromycin (macrolide) for
A
pertussis (kids under age 2)
4
Q
Itraconazole and amphotericin for
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histoplasmosis (fungal)
5
Q
cipro for
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Diarrhea; travelers, shigella, campylobacter, pyelonephritis
6
Q
permethrin for
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scabies and lice
7
Q
acyclovir for
A
shingles, Herpes simplex
8
Q
mupirocin for
A
impetigo
9
Q
doxycyclin for
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rocky mountain, chlamydia pneumonia
10
Q
penicillin for
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rheumatic fever
11
Q
metronidazole for
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Giardia, trichamonas vaginalis
12
Q
fluoroquinones or TMP-SMX is for
A
prostatitis
13
Q
what’s prescribed for a UTI?
A
nitrofurantoin (7 days) or trimethoprim (3 days)