Infections Part 2 Flashcards
What is the 1st Line for animal bite
Co-Amoxiclav
What is the treatment for Osteomyelitis
Co-trimoxazole
Gentamycin
What is the 1st line treatment for Eye/nose cellulitis
Co-Amoxiclav
What is a diabetic foot infection of less 2cm classified as
Mild infection
How to treat mild diabetic foot
Flucloxacillin
Which antibiotics are associated with C.Diff
- clindamycin
- cephalosporins
- floroquinolones
- broad spectrum
How to treat bollus impetigo (fluid filled blisters)
Flucloxacillin
Which antibiotic is not cautioned in myasthatic gravis
flucloxacillin
What is the treatment of meningitis if the patient is allergic to penicillin
Ceftriaxone
What is the 1st and 2nd line treatment for Chlamydia
1st:
Doxycycline 100mg BD for 7 days
2nd:
Azithromycin
Which antibiotics should be taken with or after food
- Metronidazole
- Nitrofurantoin
What foods should people on quinolones avoid
- Dairy
- Mineral fortified drinks
Which antibiotics should be used in caution in patients with renal failure
- Nitrofurantoin
- Trimethoprim
- Aminoglycosides
- Glycopepties
How long should Amophotericin B be infused over
30 min to 2 hours
What 2 effects can ciprofloxacin cause
- photosensitivity
- Neurological effects
What can neurological effects of Ciprofloxacin Imapire
driving
Can patient breatfead with ciprofloxacin
No
What can ofloxacin eye drops cause
corneal perforation
Which route can penicillin not be given in and why
Intrathecally (causes encephalopathy)
What are the symptoms of Vaginal Thrush
- white vaginal discharge
- ithciness
- no smell
What can quinines and quinolones do that make them unsuitable to be used in epilpesy
lower siezure threshold
What can Linezeloid and Sumatriptan both interact and do
Serotonin Syndorome
What is the treatment for vaginal trichomoniasis
Metronidazole
Which antibiotic is associated with grey baby syndrome
Chloramphenicol
Which antibiotic has a metallic taste
Metronidazole
