A 48-year-old man on ICU develops suspected hospital-acquired Gram-negative sepsis on day 8. The ICU has a high prevalence of extended-spectrum beta-l...

Question

A 48-year-old man on ICU develops suspected hospital-acquired Gram-negative sepsis on day 8. The ICU has a high prevalence of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing organisms. While awaiting culture results, what is the most appropriate empirical antibiotic for suspected ESBL Gram-negative infection?

Accepted Answer

IV meropenem

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IV co-amoxiclav

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IV ceftriaxone

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IV ciprofloxacin

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IV piperacillin/tazobactam

uk-fficm MCQ (SBA): ESBL Gram-Negative Infection