Second Chance Exam - C. diff

What are characteristics of Clostridium difficile? (MULTI ANSWER)

What is the significance of NAP1/BI/027 strain? (MULTI ANSWER)

What is evidence of severe-complicated C.diff? (MULTI ANSWER)

Risk factors for C.diff include: (MULTI ANSWER)

These antibiotics are frequently associated with C.diff: (MULTI ANSWER)

These antibiotics are rarely associated with C.diff.: MULTI ANSWER

What is the "gold standard" for diagnosing C.diff?

Abdominal CT is specific and sensitive for C.diff.

Lower GI endoscopy can visualize pseudomembranes 50% of the time

What regimen should be used for severe-compliated C.diff?

What regimen should be used for Mild/Moderate CDI?

What regimen should be used for severe-UNcompliated C.diff?

What treatment should be added if the patient is found to have an ileus?

What medications should be avoided in CDI and why? (MULTI ANSWER)

Should patients be recommended to take probiotics to prevent recurrent C.diff?

For a SECOND recurrence, what therapy should be recommended?

Why should metronidazole be avoided beyond second recurrence?

What is an alternative treatment for mild-moderate C.diff infection?

Is this a suitable vancomyin taper? 125 mg PO 4 x day x 10-14 days 125 mg PO 2 x day x 1 week 125 mg PO once daily x 1 week 125 mg PO every 2-3 days x 2-8 weeks