NABP Exam NAPLEX Topic 8 Question 95 Discussion

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Question #: 95
Topic #: 8

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Which of the following would be most appropriate to treat stenotrophomonas maltophilia?

AMeropenem

BVancomycin

CCiprofloxacin

DSulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim

ECefepime

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Suggested Answer: D

Primary treatment for stenotrophomonas maltophilia is SMX-TMP. Meropenem, ciprofloxacin, and vancomycin have no coverage.

by Venita at Sep 17, 2024, 05:04 PM

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Fabiola

6 months ago

D) Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim, for sure. It's like the peanut butter and jelly of antibiotics - a classic combo that just works.

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Evette

6 months ago

Ooh, this one's a toughie! But I'm gonna have to go with D) Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim. It's like the superhero of antibiotics, swooping in to save the day against Stenotrophomonas.

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Deja

7 months ago

I'm gonna have to go with D) Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim on this one. It's like the Swiss Army knife of antibiotics - it can handle pretty much anything.

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Junita

5 months ago

C) Ciprofloxacin might not be the best choice for treating stenotrophomonas maltophilia.

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Lewis

6 months ago

I think A) Meropenem could also be effective against stenotrophomonas maltophilia.

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Youlanda

6 months ago

I agree, D) Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim is a broad-spectrum antibiotic.

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Sheron

7 months ago

D) Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim, hands down. It's like the Batman and Robin of antibiotics when it comes to this bug. Totally the right call.

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Alecia

7 months ago

C) Ciprofloxacin, all the way! I mean, it's the classic choice for this kind of bug, right? Plus, who doesn't love a little fluoroquinolone action?

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Bronwyn

5 months ago

E) Cefepime could also be effective in treating stenotrophomonas maltophilia.

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Leatha

6 months ago

D) Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim is actually the most appropriate choice for this bug.

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Royal

6 months ago

A) Meropenem would be more appropriate for treating stenotrophomonas maltophilia.

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Kenda

7 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think A) Meropenem could also be a possible treatment option.

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Elfriede

7 months ago

I agree with Jeff, Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim is effective against stenotrophomonas maltophilia.

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Jeff

8 months ago

I think the most appropriate treatment would be D) Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim.

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Shawnna

8 months ago

Hmm, I think D) Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim is the way to go. Stenotrophomonas maltophilia can be a tricky one, but that combo has been known to do the trick.

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Coletta

7 months ago

I've heard that combination has a good success rate in treating this particular infection.

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Dick

7 months ago

I agree, D) Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim is often the first choice for treating stenotrophomonas maltophilia.

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