nurs 5463 Questions and Correct Answers
gram positve cocci Ans: MRSA
MSSA
streptocci
enterococci
gram negative bacilli Ans: e coli
kledsiella
poteus
pseudomonas
enterobacter
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serratia
citrobacter
vancomycin Ans: broad spectrum for gram positive
Zosyn/Merren Ans: broad spectrum for gram negactive
MSSA coverage Ans: Anti-staphylococcal PCN(nafcillin and
oxacillin)
first generation cephalosporins(Cefazolin)
fluoroquinolones
MRSA coverage Ans: Ceftaroline, vancomycin, bactrim,
clindamycin, linezolid, doxycycline, and daptomycin will cover
infection from the skin or soft tissue infections or right sided
endocarditis
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strep pneumoniae coverage Ans: PCN aminopenicillin (ampicillin
and amoxicillin)
3rd generation cephalosporins fluoroquinolones macrolides
clindamycin
strep A and strep b coverage Ans: PCN, aminopenicillin, first
generation cephalosporins, bactrim, macrolides, and clindamycin
entercoccus coverage Ans: PCN, aminopenicillin
UTI enterococcus Ans: Nitrofurantoin treats this
Haemophilus influenzae, enterobacter, neisseria meningitidis,
serratia, proteus, e. Coli, and klebsiella Ans: Antipseudomonal
penicillin like Zosyn
first generation cephalosporins will cover proteus e.coli and
klebsiella
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