Author: Resident

MRSA Nasal Screen in Pneumonia 2 patients are admitted to the for pneumonia and started on empiric antibiotics including vancomycin. A MRSA screen is collected for both patients. Patient 1: CAP with septic shock and MRSA screen Patient 2:   non-severe CAP and MRSA screen Which patient is the WORSE candidate for de-escalation off vancomycin? …

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Fluoroquinolone Discordance is having a mild AECOPD and her sputum culture grows Pseudomonas aeruginosa Susceptibility is below: Levofloxacin = R Ciprofloxacin = S Cefepime = S Can ciprofloxacin be used for treatment? How did others respond? Reveal the answer Best Answer: Maybe 🤔 Explanation: Ciprofloxacin appears to have better intrinsic activity against P. aeruginosa than …

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Actinomyces has a relapsing skin abscess that has been present > 1 month. A culture eventually grows Actinomyces spp. Which drug is first line for treatment of Actinomycosis? How did others respond? Reveal the answer Best Answer: Penicillin Explanation: Penicillin is considered the drug of choice to treat Actinomycosis 💊 Alternative agents which may be …

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