Healthcare-Associated CNS Infection
is admitted with head trauma 
and prescribed broad spectrum antibiotics for a healthcare-associated CNS infection.
Which anti-pseudomonal agent SHOULD NOT be used?
A. Cefepime
B. Piperacillin/tazobactam
C. Meropenem
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Best Answer:
Piperacillin/tazobactam
Explanation: Why not? Pharmacokinetics! Tazobactam DOES NOT cross the blood brain barrier well and therefore is not recommended in IDSA guidelines.