Group A Strep Testing

Group A Strep Testing A 2 year old presents to clinic with cough + sore throat + x 2 days. Her tonsils are red and swollen without exudate. The does NOT test for Group A Streptococcus. Is this appropriate? A. Yes, appropriateB. No, test for GASC. A peds question? HELP How did others respond? Reveal …

Aztreonam Spectrum of Activity

Aztreonam Spectrum of Activity A 45 year old is admitted to the  with cough and a new infiltrate on chest X-ray She has a cephalosporin allergy and aztreonam is ordered Which possible pathogen does aztreonam NOT cover?  Answer: A) H. influenzae B) M. catarrhalis C) S. pneumoniae D) P. aeruginosa  How did others respond? Reveal the answer Best Answer S. pneumoniae Explanation: Aztreonam …

Antibiotic Drug Interactions 

Antibiotic Drug Interactions A with epilepsy managed with valproic acid is admitted to the with undifferentiated shock. He is started on empiric antibiotics. Three (3) days later he has a seizure. His valproic acid level is undetectable despite receiving inpatient doses What antibiotic was likely started? A. Ciprofloxacin B. TMP/SMX C. Meropenem D. Vancomycin How …