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SBP
conym5 - 06-23-09 11:32
what is the next step in spontaneous bacterial peritonitis?
A) increased doses of spironolactone and furosemide.
B) amoxicillin and the same doses of diuretics.
C) Perform a large volume paracentesis and do culture of the ascitic fluid
D) Admit to the hospital and start IV cefotaxime.
E) Admit to the hospital and place a peritoneal tube for drainage.
conym5 - 06-23-09 11:32
what is the next step in spontaneous bacterial peritonitis?
A) increased doses of spironolactone and furosemide.
B) amoxicillin and the same doses of diuretics.
C) Perform a large volume paracentesis and do culture of the ascitic fluid
D) Admit to the hospital and start IV cefotaxime.
E) Admit to the hospital and place a peritoneal tube for drainage.
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Re: SBP
conym5 - 06-24-09 10:01 ans: DDD
once the diagnosis has been made spontaneous bacterial peritonitis , you treat emiprically with IV cefotaxime. placing a peritoneal tube for drainage can lead to hepatic encephalopathy.
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