NABP NAPLEX Exam - Topic 5 Question 119 Discussion

Actual exam question for NABP's NAPLEX exam

Question #: 119
Topic #: 5

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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 Therese at May 04, 2026, 03:54 PM

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17 days ago

I’m a bit confused about vancomycin. I know it’s for Gram-positive bacteria, but does it have any effect on Stenotrophomonas?

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22 days ago

I feel like sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim was mentioned in a practice question about this organism. It might be the right choice.

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27 days ago

I think I remember that Stenotrophomonas maltophilia is often resistant to many antibiotics, but I’m not sure if meropenem is effective.

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