Your Name: Daniel Tacagni

Theme: Antimicrobials

OPTION LIST

A	amoxycillin	I	isoniazid
B	cefalexin	J	linezolid
C	ceftriaxone	K	meropenem
D	cefuroxime & clarithromycin	L	metronidazole
E	chloramphenicol	M	no antibiotics required
F	erythromycin	N	rifampicin
G	flucloxacillin	O	trimethoprim
H	gentamicin	P	vancomycin

For each scenario below, choose the most appropriate answer from the list above. Each option may be used once, more than once or not at all.

1. A 75 yr old lady develops severe wound infection following hip replacement. MRSA is isolated from the wound.

2. An 18 yr old female presents with fever, headache, neck stiffness, and petechial rash.

3. An 82 yr old gentleman, living at home, develops severe dyspnoea with a productive cough and fever. His PaO₂ has fallen below 8kPa, and he is becoming confused.

4. A 6 month old child whose father has just been diagnosed with tuberculosis.

5. A 12 yr old boy requests treatment for widespread impetigo. He developed an urticarial rash 3 yrs ago when he was given penicillin V.

ANSWERS

1. P

2. C

3. D

4. I

5. F