Infectious Disease Flashcards
1
Q
Empiric uncomplicated UTI tx in 2-24 month old children
A
7-14 days of augmentin or cefixime
2
Q
Empiric tx of uncomplicated UTI in older children and adolescents
A
TMP/SMX for 3 days in adolescence and for 7-14 days in children
3
Q
Bacteriostatic agents
A
Erythromycin, tetracycline, linezolid, and clindamycin
4
Q
Which third generation cephalosporin is used in neonates?
A
Cefotaxime (can’t use ceftriaxone because it could displace bilirubin)
5
Q
Drug of choice for burkholderia cepacia infections (seen in pts with CF or CGD)
A
Meropenem
6
Q
Drug of choice for invasive aspergillosis
A
Voriconazole
7
Q
What antibiotics can pregnant women have?
A
Penicillins, cephalosporins, macrolids and anti TB drugs