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Antibiotic Sensitivities
Note that this chart is one of empiric bacterial sensitivities. However, with time antibiotic resistance
Antibiotic Sensitivities ... However, with time antibiotic ... correct use of antibiotics ... Sensitivities #pharmacology ... #antibiogram #management
Coverage of common antibiotics used in the hospital

For empiric coverage, first define the type of infection,
Coverage of common antibiotics ... infection, then review ... VRE. etc) and allergy ... ampicillin #management ... infectiousdisease #antibiotics
Cephalosporin Comparison - Coverage 
1st Generation Cefazolin, Cephalexin 
2nd Generation Cefaclor, Cefotetan, Cefoxitin, Cefuroxime 
3rd Generation
Cephalosporin Comparison ... commonly used antibiotics ... Here's a simplified review ... Naming #Names #Pharmacology ... #Antibiotics
Flutycosine - Antibiotics Class Overview
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Mechanism: 5-FC interferes with DNA and protein synthesis.  Only
Flutycosine - Antibiotics ... B for initial management ... Virtually never used as ... #Pharmacology #Antibiotics ... #Review #Overview
Monobactam - Aztreonam - Antibiotics Class Overview

Spectrum: only has activity vs. aerobic gram negatives, no gram
- Aztreonam - Antibiotics ... combination with other antibiotics ... cross-reactivity with PCN allergy ... #Pharmacology #Antibiotics ... #Review #Overview
Orthopedic Dressing Materials
1. Opsite - semi-permeable-thin, adhesive transparent polyurethrane film 
 • Indications: Superficial wounds as
Superficial wounds as ... antiseptics or antibiotics ... growth, especially antibiotic-resistant ... Dressings #Materials #management ... #wound #comparison
Macrolides - Erythromycin, Clarithromycin, Azithromycin - Antibiotics Class Overview

50S Ribosomal Inhibitor (PO and IV)
Spectrum: Atypical organisms
Azithromycin - Antibiotics ... Class Overview 50S ... throat in PCN allergic ... #Pharmacology #Antibiotics ... #Review #Overview
Chloramphenicol - Antibiotics Class Overview

– 50S ribosomal inhibitor.   IV or PO (but PO form
Chloramphenicol - Antibiotics ... severe beta-lactam allergy ... severe beta-lactam allergy ... #Pharmacology #Antibiotics ... #Review #Overview
Anti-Pseudomonal - Antibiotics Class Overview

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a non-fermenting Gram-negative bacillus that inhabits a variety of
Anti-Pseudomonal - Antibiotics ... resistance to most antibiotics ... use only if PCN-allergic ... Polymyxin B(IV) #Pharmacology ... #Antibiotics #Review
5 A's of Smoking Cessation 
Ask, Advise, Assess, Assist, Arrange
Smoking cessation review! Super easy interventional tool
Smoking cessation review ... and non-pharmacologic ... Smoking #Cessation #5As ... #PrimaryCare #Counseling ... #Management