Microbiology 21: Antimicrobial Agents 2 Flashcards
What are the 2 common organisms that cause skin infections such as Impetigo or Cellulitis ?
What antibiotic is commonly used to treat these ?
Staph Aureus
Beta haemolytic streptococcus
Flucloxacilin
Which 2 toxicitys must you consider when giving aminoglycosides ?
Ototoxicity
Nephrotoxicity
Which antibiotic is common used to treat mild typical CAP ?
Amoxicillin
What is the most common causative organism of CAP ?
Streptococcus pneumonia
List 3 atypical organisms that cause CAP ?
Legionella, Mycoplasma, Chlamydia
Which antibiotic is commonly used to treat Bacterial meningitis ?
Ceftriaxone
Why is ceftriaxone not given to children under 3 months of age ?
Causes biliary sludging
List 2 sequele you worry about after a streptococcal infection ?
Glomerulonepohritis
Rheumatic fever
Which antibiotics are commonly used to treat HAP ?
1st line - Ciprofloxacin + Vancomycin
Which antibiotic is commonly used to treat simple cystitis in the community setting ?
Trimethoprim
Which antibiotic is commonly used to treat Hospital acquired UTI ?
Cephalexin or augmentin
Which antibiotic is common used to treat atypical CAP ?
Macrolide (Erythromycin/Clarythromycin) + Tetracycline (doxycycline)
Which antibiotic is common used to treat severe typical CAP ?
Penicillin (Co-amoxiclav) + Macrolide (Clarithromycin)
Which antibiotics are used to treat HAP due to aspiration ?
Cefuroxime + metronidazole
Which antibiotics are used to treat atypical CAP with confirmed legionella ?
Rifampicin + Macrolide (Erythromycin, Clarythromycin)