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MACE Medication Aide

Category - MACE

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Which of the following are not appropriate antibiotic regimens for inpatient management of diverticulitis?
  1. Levofloxacin 500 mg p.o. daily
  2. IV Ertapenem 1 g daily
  3. IV ticarcillin-clavulanate 3.1 g q6h
  4. IV Imipenem 500 mg q6h
  5. IV Ampicillin 2 g q6h, IV metronidazole 500 mg q6h, and IV gentamicin 1.7 mg/kg q8h
Explanation
Answer: A - Levofloxacin 500 mg p.o. daily is not appropriate for outpatient management of uncomplicated diverticulitis. 

All of the other choices, ertapenem, imipenem, ticarcillin-clavulanate, ampicillin, metronidazole, and gentamicin are appropriate antibiotic regimens for inpatient management of diverticulitis.  While you're not prescribing, being aware of these differences can be quite helpful!
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