(Single Best Answer) Question 1: The blood culture from a patient of febrile neutropenia has grown Pseudomonas aeruginosa. When tested for antimicrobial susceptibility, it was found to be a producer of extended spectrum beta lactamase enzyme. The best choice of antimicrobial therapy should be ?
A) Ceftazidime + amikacin B) Aztreonam + amikacin C) Cefpirome + amikacin D) Imipenem + amikacin Answer (Select an option above to get the answer):
A) Cilastin aids the gastrointestinal absorption of the active moiety, imipenem B) Cilastin inhibits beta-lactamase that destroys imipenem C) Cilastin inhibits an enzyme in the kidney that destroys imipenem D) Cilastin prevents the hypoprothrombotic effect of imipenem Answer (Select an option above to get the answer):