Monobactams & Carbapenems Flashcards
1
Q
What kind of bacterial coverage does Aztreonam provide?
A
Gram (-) including pseudomonas
2
Q
What is special about Aztreonam with regard to penicillin?
A
It does not cross react with other beta-lactams therefore it is safe to give to a patient with a penicillin allergy
3
Q
What kind of bacterial coverage do carbapenems provide?
A
Broad-spectrum coverage including ESBL and pseudomonas
4
Q
What is not covered by carbapenems?
A
Does not cover MRSA and stenotrophomonas maltophilia
5
Q
Which carbapenem typically increases the risk of seizure the most?
A
Imipenem
6
Q
Which carbapenem is unique in that it does not cover pseudomonas?
A
Ertapenem
