A patient develops an infection of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus. All of the following can be used to treat this infection except
ACotrimoxazole
BCiprofloxacin
CCefaclor
DVancomycin
A patient with a non-obstructing carcinoma of the sigmoid colon is being prepared for elective resection. To minimize the risk of postoperative infectious complications, what should be included in your planning?
APostoperative administration for 5 to 7 days of parenteral antibiotics effective against aerobes and anaerobes
BA single preoperative parenteral dose of antibiotic effective against aerobes and anaerobes may provide initial coverage.
CPostoperative administration for 2 to 4 days of parenteral antibiotics effective against aerobes and anaerobes
DAvoidance of oral antibiotics to prevent emergence of Clostridioides difficile
Which of the following drugs need not be stopped before surgery?
AHigh Dose Aspirin
BMetformin
CDigitalis
DWarfarin
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