Infections- Indications Flashcards
1
Q
Respiratory tract infection
A
Penicillins
Fluoroquinolones
2
Q
Pneumonia
A
Penicillins
Macrolides
Doxycycline (CAP)
Tetracycline (CAP)
3
Q
H. Pylori
A
Penicillins
4
Q
Meningitis
A
Carbapenems
Cephalosporins
5
Q
Hospital-acquired septicaemia
A
Carbapenems
6
Q
Gram-negative infections
A
Cephalosporins
7
Q
UTI
A
Trimethoprim
Nitrofurantoin
8
Q
Ophthalmic infection
A
Gentamycin
9
Q
C. Difficile infection
A
Vancomycin
10
Q
Anaerobic bacterial infection: leg ulcers, pressure sores
A
Metronidazole
11
Q
TB
A
Rifampicin, Isoniazid, Pyrazinamide, Ethambutol,
12
Q
Hepatitis B and C
A
Interferon alpha
13
Q
Herpes simplex virus
A
Aciclovir, ganciclovir
14
Q
Influenza virus infection
A
Oseltamivir
15
Q
Hepatitis C
A
Ribavirin