Respiratory System Antibiotics Flashcards
0
Q
Chronic bronchitis
Acute exacerbation treatment
A
Amoxicillin/tetracycline
Or
Clarithromycin
1
Q
Epiglottitis (caused by H. Influenzae) treatment
A
H. Influenzae
Cefotaxime
Or
Chloramphenicol
2
Q
Community acquired pneumonia treatment
A
Low severity - amoxicillin OR doxycycline/clarithromycin 7 days
Mod severity - amoxicillin AND clarithromycin 7 days
High severity - benzylpenicillin AND clarithromycin OR benzylpenicillin AND doxycycline 7-10 days
3
Q
Atypical pneumonia treatment
A
Clarithromycin
4
Q
Hospital acquired pneumonia treatment
A
Co-amoxiclav
OR
cefuroxime