PNA Case Flashcards
how to differentiate compensated vs uncompensated respiratory/metabolic abnormalities
pH normal = compensated
normal range for pH
7.35 - 7.45
PaCO2 nl range
45-35
HCO3 nl range
22-26
what 2 organisms account for the majority of CAP
strep pneumo
mycoplasma
besides strep pneumo and mycoplasma, 3 other pathogens that cause CAP
h.flu
chlamydia pna
legionella
DOC for strep pneumo CAP
doxycycline
3 alternative DOC’s for strep pneumo CAP
3rd gen cephalosporins
macrolides
fluoroquinolones
what are three third gen cephalosporins
ceftriaxone
ceftazidime
cefdinir
what are the 2 respiratory fluoroquinolones
levofloxacin
moxifloxacin
3 DOC for mycoplasma CAP
doxycycline
erythromycin
levofloxacin
2 DOC for h.flu CAP
macrolides
levo/moxi
2 DOC for chlamydia pna
macrolides
levo
3 DOC for legionella
macrolides
levo
doxycycline
how do you decide if a pt should be on PO vs IV abx for CAP
bio availability of DOC
ex no difference btw PO vs IV fluoroquinolones