PC707 Module 2 Questions | 100% Correct Answers | Verified | Latest 2024 Version

Which antibiotic is the drug of choice for MRSA - Beta-lactam antibiotic What is the first step in treating a MRSA Abscess? - I&D with culture followed by CDC gold standard resource for plan of care and abx selection if necessary What is the risk of using tetracycline and calcium/dairy products? - Chelate formation from the calsium What abx is associated with serious adverse effects of hyperkalemia? - Trimethoprim-sulfamethazole Trimethoprim-sulfamethazole plus this med increases risk of hyperkalemia and sudden cardiac death? - ACE Inhibitor or angiotensin receptor blocker Most serious Warfarin/drug interaction - Trimethoprim-Sulfamethazole will increase INR and risk bleeding These drugs increase INR in pts taking warfarin - TMP-SMX, erythromycin, fluconazole, ketoconazole, itraconazole, metronizadole Simvastatin or Lovestatin are HMG-CoA ihibitors metabolyzed by CYP3A4 system and should not be taking with what drug? - Biaxin (clarithromycin)