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Antibiotic classification refers to the categorization of antibiotics based on their chemical structure, mechanism of action,
used to treat bacterial ... the growth of bacteria ... Imagine treatments ... and effective relief ... #Antibiotics #pharmacology
Hordeolum vs Chalazion

Hordeolum (Stye):
 • Location: Most commonly found at or near an eyelash follicle
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follicle • Cause: Bacterial ... , swelling • Treatment ... Warm compresses, antibiotic ... #Clinical #Diagnosis ... Stye #Chalazion #Comparison
Macrolides - Erythromycin, Clarithromycin, Azithromycin - Antibiotics Class Overview

50S Ribosomal Inhibitor (PO and IV)
Spectrum: Atypical organisms
Erythromycin, Clarithromycin ... Azithromycin - Antibiotics ... Used for MAC treatment ... #Pharmacology #Antibiotics ... #Review #Overview
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
DIAGNOSTICS
Paracentesis: 
 • Calculate absolute PMN count (total WBC x PMN %)
 • Correct
Peritonitis DIAGNOSTICS ... improved outcomes 1) Antibiotics ... Any etiology (variceal ... Peritonitis #SBP #diagnosis ... #prophylaxis #treatment
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis ... NSAIDs, β-blockers, Antibiotics ... - ↓ Effective arterial ... offending medications (review ... #Hyperkalemia #Diagnosis
Sulfonamides - Antibiotics Class Overview

BACTRIM/SEPTRA (TMP/SMX) - inhibit sequential steps in Folate synthesis --> bacteriostatic

Spectrum: Wide
Sulfonamides - Antibiotics ... including typical bacterial ... choice, both for treatment ... #Pharmacology #Antibiotics ... #Review #Overview
Severe Influenza Checklist

Diagnostic tests 
 - Blood cultures x2 
 - Sputum gram stain & culture
Influenza Checklist Diagnostic ... - CT scan if diagnostic ... Antibiotics - ... Beta-lactam until bacterial ... suspected Adiunctive treatments