NR566 / NR 566 Midterm Exam Study Guide Advanced
Pharmacology for Care of the Family Expected Questions and
Verified Answers
1. Common CAP pathogens: S. Pneumoniae (most common)
H. Influenzae (smokers/COPD)
P. Aeruginosa (CF)
2. CAP first line treatment: Macrolides, Doxycyline, Amoxicillin
3. what to give if 1st CAP treatment doesn't work?: Respiratory
Fluoroquinolone if not received abx in the past 3 months
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, 4. Mycoplasma pneumoniae: atypical pneumonia; commonly seen in children
5. pediatric atypical pneumonia treatment: Macrolides (Erythromycin), if
failed then Respiratory fluoroquinolone
6. CAP treatment during pregnancy: Amoxicillin, cephalosporins, or Erythromycin
7. Treatment of chlamydial pneumonia in infant: Macrolide
(Azithromycin): 500mg orally on day 1 followed by 250 mg once daily on days 2-5
8. When to use broad/empiric spectrum antibiotics?: Before cultures are
result- ed/ critically ill patient after first culture obtained, based on NP knowledge of
patient history, local susceptibility/geographic location
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Pharmacology for Care of the Family Expected Questions and
Verified Answers
1. Common CAP pathogens: S. Pneumoniae (most common)
H. Influenzae (smokers/COPD)
P. Aeruginosa (CF)
2. CAP first line treatment: Macrolides, Doxycyline, Amoxicillin
3. what to give if 1st CAP treatment doesn't work?: Respiratory
Fluoroquinolone if not received abx in the past 3 months
1/
5
, 4. Mycoplasma pneumoniae: atypical pneumonia; commonly seen in children
5. pediatric atypical pneumonia treatment: Macrolides (Erythromycin), if
failed then Respiratory fluoroquinolone
6. CAP treatment during pregnancy: Amoxicillin, cephalosporins, or Erythromycin
7. Treatment of chlamydial pneumonia in infant: Macrolide
(Azithromycin): 500mg orally on day 1 followed by 250 mg once daily on days 2-5
8. When to use broad/empiric spectrum antibiotics?: Before cultures are
result- ed/ critically ill patient after first culture obtained, based on NP knowledge of
patient history, local susceptibility/geographic location
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