Pong-tai is a 12-month-old child who is being treated with amoxicillin for acute otitis media. His
parents call the clinic and say he has developed diarrhea. The appropriate action would be to:
(Points : 2)
Advise the parents that some diarrhea is normal with amoxicillin and recommend probiotics
daily.
Change the antibiotic to one that is less of a gastrointestinal irritant.
Order stool cultures for suspected viral pathogens not treated by the amoxicillin.
Recommend increased fluids and fiber in his diet.
Question 2.2. To prevent further development of antibacterial resistance it is recommended
that fluoroquinolones be reserved for treatment of: (Points : 2)
Urinary tract infections in young women
Upper respiratory infections in adults
Skin and soft tissue infections in adults
Community-acquired pneumonia in patients with comorbidities
Question 3.3. Treatment for suspected gonorrhea is:
(Points : 2)
Ceftriaxone 250 mg IM x 1
Ceftriaxone 2 grams IM x 1
Ciprofloxacin 500 mg PO x 1
Doxycycline 100 mg bid x 7 days
Question 4.4. If a woman presents with recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis she may
be treated with: (Points : 2)
Weekly intravaginal butoconazole for 3 months
Fluconazole 150 mg PO daily x 7 doses then monthly for 6 months
Weekly fluconazole 150 mg PO x 6 months
Intravaginal tioconazole x 14 days
Question 5.5. Bilal is a 5-year-old patient who has been diagnosed with
tuberculosis. His treatment would include: (Points : 2)
Pyridoxine
Ethambutol
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