06-10-2017, 10:19 PM
A 56-year-old intubated patient in the ICU recovering from heart surgery spikes to 39.9 C. His WBC is 25,900 with a neutrophil predominance and he has impressive infiltrates on chest x-ray. Sputum Gram stain reveals 4+ WBC, 4+ GNR, 2+ GPC. What is the most appropriate drug to be given?
A.IV Gentamicin
B.Oral ciprofloxacin
C.Imipenem/Cilastatin
D.One of tetraciclines
A.IV Gentamicin
B.Oral ciprofloxacin
C.Imipenem/Cilastatin
D.One of tetraciclines