SA inf's Flashcards
1
Q
where do S aureus inf’s usually begin
A
around one or two hair follicles
2
Q
tx for an abcess (3 deals)
A
I & D plus Keflex or dicloxicillin
3
Q
3 DOC’s for MRSA
A
clinda, doxycycline, bactrim
4
Q
Parenteral DOC’s for deep inf of s aur (3)
A
nafcillin, oxacillin, Ancef (cefazoline)
5
Q
Parenteral DOC if PCN allergy with deep S aur inf
A
vancomycin
6
Q
last line DOC for parenteral tx of deep S aur inf
A
Linezolid (Zyvox)
7
Q
MC site of osteomyelitis
A
long bones and vertebrae
8
Q
caused by direct inoculation, abscess formation rare, abrut development of pain in THIS condition
A
osteomyelitis
9
Q
how long in tx course in osteomyelitis
A
4-6 weeks
10
Q
DOC for osteomyelitis (2)
A
parenteral nafcillin or oxacillin
