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NAPLEX Flashcards: Antimicrobial And Opioid Stewardship

Study Antimicrobial And Opioid Stewardship in NAPLEX with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

What is the preferred targeted therapy for MSSA bacteremia: vancomycin or a beta-lactam?

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ANSWER

A beta-lactam (nafcillin/oxacillin or cefazolin). Beta-lactams provide superior efficacy against MSSA compared to alternatives like vancomycin.

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A 76-year-old male (68 kg) with chronic kidney disease is admitted for pyelonephritis and is receiving gentamicin 5 mg/kg IV every 24 hours plus ceftriaxone 1 g IV every 24 hours. Home meds: furosemide 40 mg PO daily and amlodipine 5 mg PO daily. Labs: SCr 2.2 mg/dL (baseline 1.8 mg/dL), estimated creatinine clearance 25 mL/min; AST/ALT 20/18 units/L; WBC 14.5 x10^3/mcL. Allergy: anaphylaxis to penicillin. Recent hospitalization 1 month ago for UTI. Which monitoring parameter is most critical for this patient?
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