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19 Cards in this Set
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What are the likely organisms that cause soft tissue cellutitis and how do you treat?
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Group A Strep
Staphylococcus Treat with Nafcillin or oxacillin |
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What 2 drugs can be used to treat MRSA in soft tissue?
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Vanco
Linezolid |
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What are some organisms that cause peritonitis and intaabdominal abscess
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E.coli
B.fragilis |
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Name some organisms that cause necrotizing fasciitis
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Mixed Strep/Staph
Mixed arobic/anerobic organisms Clstridium |
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What is the usual organism that causes lymphangitis?
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Staph Aureus
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What is the most virulent cause of peritonitis?
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Colonic perforation from either carcinoma or diverticular disease
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Soft tissue crepitus, air bubbles in soft tissue, circumferential cellulitis indicate?
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Necrotitis Fasciitis
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What is the most common bacteria found in the GI and mouth?
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B.fragilis
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How do you treat anaerobes?
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Metronidazole
Clindamycin Imipenem PCN/B-lactamase inhibitor |
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What is the virus of concern when treating transplant patients?
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CMV
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What drug interferes with growth plates?
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FQ's - Cipro
Avoid in children and pregnancy |
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how long should the surgical scrub be?
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5 min the first time
3 min subsequently |
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What drug is given prophylactically to cover for bacteroides if expected to enter the colon, distal ileum or appendectomy?
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Cefotetan or Cefoxitin
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What organisms cause superficial abscesses on the trunk, head and neck?
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Staph A
Strep |
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What are the most likely cause of fever 1 day post-op?
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Atelectasis
Anastomotic leak Wound infection(GBHS, Clostridia) |
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What 3 agents can you use to treat MRSA?
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Vanco
Zyvox- Linezolid Synercid- Quinupristin & Dalfopristin |
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How do you treat an intraabdominal infection caused by enterococci?
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Gentamycin in combo with Vanco or Ampicillin
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What are some conditions that may cause intraabdominal abscesses?
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Pyelonephritis
Appendicitis Cholecystitis Cancer |
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Name some organisms that cause intraabdominal abscesses
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E.coli
B.fragilis Clostridia |
