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WorksheetsAntibiotic Administration Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What does Grade C represent in the GRADE system for recommendation grading?
Established scientific evidence
Presumed scientific evidence
Low level of scientific evidence
Expert opinion
What framework was used to address the questions for SC antibiotic therapy recommendations?
GRADE framework
PICO framework
WHO guidelines framework
EMA clinical framework
Which antibiotic was tested on the highest number of geriatric patients according to the table?
Ceftriaxone
Cefazolin
Benzathine benzylpenicillin G
Ampicillin
What does "Cmax" represent in the context of plasma concentration profiles of antibiotics?
Minimal inhibitory concentration
Maximal concentration
Time to peak drug concentration
Subcutaneous route
What is the unitary dose of Dalbavancin used in the study mentioned in the table?
1 g
500 mg
6 mg/kg
10 mg/kg
Which factor does NOT favor the use of the SC route for antibiotic administration?
Poor venous access
Need to promote mobilization
Extensive dermatitis at potential SC sites
Behavioral disorders or risk of catheter removal
Which antibiotic has demonstrated 100% bioavailability and adequate PK/PD target attainment with SC administration?
Ceftriaxone
Amoxicillin-clavulanic acid
Piperacillin-tazobactam
Teicoplanin
What is the recommended target trough level for teicoplanin during SC administration?
10–20 mg/L
20–40 mg/L
50–70 mg/L
5–15 mg/L
Which of the following recommendations is associated with SC catheter insertion and maintenance?
Catheters should remain in place for no more than five consecutive days.
Catheters should be replaced every 72 hours.
Catheters should be inserted only in the abdomen.
Catheters should be flushed every 24 hours.
What must patients or their legal representatives be informed of when SC antibiotic administration is off-label?
The cost of the medication.
The potential side effects only.
That the administration is off-label and their consent must be documented.
That the administration is experimental and requires no consent.
