Treatment for GI Bacterial Infections Flashcards

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What is the general regimen for infection with H.Pylori?

A

2 antibiotics + PPI

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What is the general regimen for infection with H.Pylori?

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2 antibiotics + PPI

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For LOW clarithromycin resistance areas and no prior clarithromycin exposure, what is the therapy for H.Pylori infection?

A

Triple therapy

  • PPI
  • Clarithromycin
  • Amoxicillin OR Metronidazole
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For LOW clarithromycin resistance areas and no prior clarithromycin exposure, what is the therapy for H.Pylori infection?

A

Triple therapy

  • PPI
  • Clarithromycin
  • Amoxicillin OR Metronidazole
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5
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For Triple therapy for H.Pylori infection, the agents are dosed ____ daily

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Twice

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Quadruple therapy for H.Pylori infection?

A
  • PPI
  • Amoxicillin
  • Metronidazole
  • Bismuth Subsalicylate
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Quadruple therapy for H.Pylori infection?

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  • PPI
  • Amoxicillin
  • Metronidazole
  • Bismuth Subsalicylate
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For Quadruple therapy for H.Pylori infection, the agents are dosed ____ except for the?

A

4 times daily

- PPI still twice daily

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9
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Antibiotic therapy for H.Pylori is recommended for how many days?

A

10-14

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10
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Antibiotic therapy for H.Pylori is recommended for 10-14 days. What should you continue after that time is up and why?

A

PPI - for several weeks after so the ulcer can heal

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Antibiotic therapy for H.Pylori is recommended for 10-14 days. What should you continue after that time is up and why?

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PPI - for several weeks after so the ulcer can heal

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12
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Treatment for Clostridiodes Difficile?

A

ORAL Vancomycin

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13
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Treatment for Clostridiodes Difficile?

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ORAL Vancomycin

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14
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Vancomycin is recommended for Clostridiodes Difficile. How is it administered?

A

ORAL

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15
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Treatment for severe disease of Clostridiodes Difficile?

A

IV Metronidazole

Oral Vancomycin

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16
Q

Treatment for severe disease of Clostridiodes Difficile?

A

IV Metronidazole

Oral Vancomycin

17
Q

Treatment for Campylobacter Jejuni?

A

Azithromycin

18
Q

Treatment for Campylobacter Jejuni?

A

Azithromycin

19
Q

Treatment for Salmonella and Shigella?

A

Ciprofloxacin/Levofloxacin

20
Q

Treatment for Salmonella and Shigella?

A

Ciprofloxacin/Levofloxacin

21
Q

Treatment for Salmonella and Shigella?

A

Ciprofloxacin/Levofloxacin

22
Q

Azithromycin can treat?

A

Campylobacter Jejuni

23
Q

Ciprofloxacin/Levofloxacin can treat?

A

Salmonella and Shigella

24
Q

IV Metronidazole and Oral Vancomycin can treat?

A

Severe Clostridiodes Difficile

25
Q

Oral Vancomycin can treat?

A

Clostridiodes Difficile