The simplest, most common method of preparing bacteria for examination and id is:
D. the gram stain
The most common pathogens responsible for CAP incl which of the following?
I. haemophilus influenae
II. chlamydia pneumoniae
III. streptococcus pneumoniae
IV. legionella pneumophila
V. mycoplasma pneumoniae
The natural penicillins are primarily effective against:
I. gram- bacteria
II. gram+ bacteria
III. viruses
IV. anaerobes
V. mycoplasms
A. II and IV only
Aminoglycosides are used primarily for:
D. gram- infections
Ventilator-assoc pneumonias have been successfully treated with:
Gentamycin & Tobramycin
Aminoglycosides, such as trobramycin, have been aerosolized specifically for the treatment of:
A. CF
Tetracyclines are effective against which of the following:
I. protozoa
II. mycoplamas
III. pickettsiae
IV. gram+ microorganisms
V. gram- microorganisms
All
The antibiotic used to treat pneumocystis carinii (jiroveci) infections is:
D. TMP-SMX
Nosocomial transmission of tuberculosis can be prevented by:
placing patients in resp isolation
Isoniazid would be indicated to treat
TB
The major adverse reaction to antimycobacterial agents such as isoniazid and rifampin is:
D. hepatotoxicity
The treatment of choice for pulmonary infetions such as aspergillsis, histoplasmosis, and coccidiomyocosis is:
D. amphotericin B
A major toxic effect of amphotericin B admin is:
D. renal impairment
Which group of antibiotics is effective against P. aeroginosa lung infnections in CF when taken orally?
B. fluoroquinolones
A patient with IV has been diagnosed with PCP. YOu are asked to recommend an antibiotic. YOu would suggest:
D. TMP-SMX
All of the following are antimycobacterials used to treat TB except:
