Post Op Complications

Question 1

what are the main antibiotics commonly leading to c difficile pseudomembranous colitis?

Answer 1

cephalosporins

co-amoxiclav

clindamycin

Question 2

complications of c difficile infection?

Answer 2

profound fluid loss (shock)

toxic megacolon

Question 3

diagnosis of c difficile is by?

Answer 3

identification of c difficile toxins A and B in the stool

Question 4

tx of c difficile?

Answer 4

oral metronidazole

stop offending antibiotics

fluid and electrolyte replacement

side room isolation + hygiene practices

Question 5

2nd line tx of c difficile infection

Answer 5

Oral Vancomycin