Puerperal Infections

Question 1

gold standard for ANTIMICROBIAL TREATMENT of puerperal infections

Answer 1

Clindamycin 900 mg + Gentamycin
1.5 mg/kg, q 8 hrs IV

Question 2

gold standard for ANTIMICROBIAL TREATMENT of puerperal infections

Answer 2

Clindamycin 900 mg + Gentamycin
1.5 mg/kg, q 8 hrs IV

Question 3

If suspected enterococcal infection, add

Answer 3

Ampicillin

Question 4

drug of choice for bone penetration (1-2gms) 1 hour before the hour

Answer 4

Cefazolin

Question 5

drug of choice for bone penetration (1-2gms) 1 hour before the hour

Answer 5

Cefazolin

Question 6

drug of choice for bone penetration (1-2gms) 1 hour before the hour

Answer 6

Cefazolin

Question 7

Infected directly or by extension for the
perineum
Mucosa becomes red and swollen, then
necrotic and slough
Parametrial extension may result in
lymphangitis

Answer 7

Vaginal lacerations

Question 8

+) infection deep laceration extends to the broad ligament cause lymphangitis, parametritis & bacteremia

Answer 8

Cervical laceration

Question 9

Characterized by fever headache and mental confusion,
diffuse macular erythematous rash, subcutaneous
edema, nausea, vomiting, watery diarrhea, and marked
hemoconcentration.

Answer 9

Toxic shoxk syndrome