Topics: SSTI and Bone Infections Quiz
AT is a 54 year old female who develops osteomyelitis of his left foot due to E. coli and is placed on ceftriaxone. She is taken to the OR and the surgery report states that there is residual infected, but viable bone. Which of the following is the best duration for SS?
A. 3 weeks
B. 6 weeks
C. 10 weeks
D. 15 weeks
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CA is a 54 year old male with a mild erysipelas. He is allergic to PCN (rash and difficulty breathing). He is currently taking pioglitazone, metformin, enalapril, atorvastatin, and aspirin as an outpatient. Which of the following is the best option for empiric therapy as an outpatient?
A. Cephalexin 500mg Q6H PO
B. Dicloxacillin 500mg Q6H PO
C. Penicillin VK 500mg Q6H PO
D. Clindamycin 300mg Q6H PO