Topics: Bacterial Protein Synthesis Inhbitors Quiz
A 77-year-old woman was started on antibiotics for pneumonia treatment. After 3 days of antibiotic therapy, the serum creatinine doubled. Which of the following antibiotics is most likely responsible for this increase in serum creatinine?
A. Doxycycline
B. Linezolid
C. Tobramycin
D. Clarithromycin
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Linezolid would be a good choice for antibiotic treatment in which of the following patient scenarios?
A. Bacteremia caused by Staphylococcus aureus
B. Urinary tract infection caused by Escherichia coli
C. Pneumonia caused by drug-resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae
D. Diabetic foot infection caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa