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An 84-year-old woman
meduploader - 05-09-09 16:05
An 84-year-old woman who resides in a nursing home presents for evaluation of fever of unknown origin.
Two weeks ago, she was transferred to the nursing home after undergoing 3 months of inpatient
treatment for a cerebrovascular accident. After readmission, bacterial cultures grow MRSA.
What is the most appropriate antibiotic choice for this patient?
meduploader - 05-09-09 16:05
An 84-year-old woman who resides in a nursing home presents for evaluation of fever of unknown origin.
Two weeks ago, she was transferred to the nursing home after undergoing 3 months of inpatient
treatment for a cerebrovascular accident. After readmission, bacterial cultures grow MRSA.
What is the most appropriate antibiotic choice for this patient?
The correct answer and explanation will be available after you answer.
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Re: An 84-year-old woman conym5 - 04-08-10 20:22 Vancomycin is indicated for the treatment of serious or severe infections caused by susceptible strains of methicillin-resistant (beta-lactam-resistant) staphylococci.
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Re: An 84-year-old woman babbu5508 - 08-31-10 10:12 My answer is: b.
methicillin resistant staphylococci should be treated by parenteral vencomycin which is the only drug of choice...
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