S. pneumoniae Urinary Antigen A presents complaining of a productive cough , shortness of breath & fever. He has a positive S. pneumoniae urine antigen. What is the MOST LIKELY scenario? A. S. pneumoniae UTIB. S. pneumoniae CAPC. S. pneumoniae immunity How did others respond? Reveal the answer Best Answer S. pneumoniae community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) 🫁 Explanation: The patient …
Streptococcus anginosus Group A patient with Streptococcus anginosus bacteremia is discovered to have an abscess. Which of the following is the best empiric treatment option? A. Ampicillin/sulbactamB. CeftriaxoneC. Levofloxacin + flagyl How did others respond? Reveal the answer Best Answer 💉Ampicillin/sulbactam Streptococcus anginosus group (SAG) organisms are highly susceptible to penicillins, and the ➕ of …
Procalcitonin in AECOPD A patient presents to the hospital in an AECOPD. They have severe dyspnea, increased sputum volume, and purulence. Their procalcitonin is 0.06 ng/mL. Should this patient be started on antibiotics ? How did others respond? Reveal the answer Best Answer ✅ Yes Explanation: The GOLD guidelines recommend patients with the cardinal symptoms …
Pyuria ≠ Urinary Tract Infection Which patient does NOT need antibiotics for a suspected UTI? 1. with dysuria and pyuria 2. with abdominal pain and NO pyuria 3. with pyuria, E. coli in a urine culture and no urinary symptoms Answer choices: 1. 2. 3. 2. + 3. How did others respond? Reveal the answer Best …
Procalcitonin in Pneumonia 3 patients with pneumonia on day 5 of antibiotics have a procalcitonin level drawn. PCT = 0.6 mcg/mL PCT = 0.1 mcg/mL PCT = 3.6 mcg/mL (was initially 7.2 mcg/mL) Who can most likely STOP antibiotics based on procalcitonin? How did others respond? Reveal the answer Best Answer Patient 2 👩🏻🦰 Explanation: …