MACE Medication Aide

Category - MACE

Which of the following medications would be appropriate to treat a Moraxella catarrhalis infection in a child of 12 years?
  1. Azithromycin
  2. Fluconozole
  3. Ampicillin
  4. Amoxicillin
Explanation
Answer: A - Azithromycin in a high dose is effective against Moraxella catarrhalis Moraxella catarrhalis is a gram negative organism and produces beta-lactamase. Penicillins such as ampicillin and amoxicillin are ineffective against gram negative bacteria. Fluconasole is an azole antifungal.
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