NR-566 Advanced Pharmacology for Care of the Family
Week 1 Quiz (abx)
What therapeutic drug class is likely prescribed for skin infections caused by bites?
Correct Answer:
Beta lactam combination agent. Ex: amoxicillin clavulanate (Augmentin) PO
for 5-7 days
Cellulitis is likely caused by which microbes?
Correct Answer:
Streptococci, s. aureus.
What is the likely abx treatment for cellulitis?
Correct Answer:
1st generation cephalosporin. EX: cephalexin PO for 7-10days
Infections from burns is most likely caused by which microbe?
Correct Answer:
- pyogenes 1 / 2
What is the treatment for skin infections from s. pyogenes?
Correct Answer:
1st generation cephalosporin EX: Cefadroxil PO
Infections from tick bites are likely cause by what bacteria?
Correct Answer:
borrelia burgdorferi
What abx are usually used for tick bites
Correct Answer:
tetracyclines
EX: single dose doxycycline PO
What microbe causes Blepharitis with corneal involvement?
Correct Answer:
staphylococcus
What type of abx would be used to treat blepharitis (a staphylococcus infection)?
Correct Answer:
Tetracyclines ex. doxycycline PO x 1 month
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