URTI Flashcards
1
Q
treating influenza
A
oseltamivir PO 75mg BD for 5d
2
Q
pharyngitis bacteria
A
grp A strep beta hemolytic strep pyogenes
3
Q
list the cantor criteria for pharyngitis
A
fever >38
swollen tender lymph nodes
tonsillar exudate
no cough
age (3-14) = +1
age >45 = -1
4
Q
pharyngitis preferred COT
A
PO penicillin 250mg q6h
PO amoxicilln 500mg q12h
5
Q
pharyngitis alternative
A
Non-severe – PO Cephalexin 500 mg q12h
PO Azithromycin 500 mg once daily
PO Clarithromycin 250 mg q12h
PO Clindamycin 300 mg q8h
6
Q
sinusitis first line
A
PO Amoxicillin 500mg q8h
PO Amoxicillin/clavulanate 625mg q8h
7
Q
sinusitis alternative
A
PO cefuroxime 500 mg q12h
PO levofloxacin 500 mg daily PO Moxifloxacin 400 mg daily
8
Q
tx duration for sinusitis
A
5-7d
