NABP Exam NAPLEX Topic 8 Question 95 Discussion

Actual exam question for NABP's North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination exam

Question #: 95
Topic #: 8

[All North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination Questions]

Which of the following would be most appropriate to treat stenotrophomonas maltophilia?

AMeropenem

BVancomycin

CCiprofloxacin

DSulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim

ECefepime

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Suggested Answer: D

Primary treatment for stenotrophomonas maltophilia is SMX-TMP. Meropenem, ciprofloxacin, and vancomycin have no coverage.

by Venita at Sep 17, 2024, 05:04 PM

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Alecia

1 days ago

C) Ciprofloxacin, all the way! I mean, it's the classic choice for this kind of bug, right? Plus, who doesn't love a little fluoroquinolone action?

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Kenda

12 days ago

I'm not sure, but I think A) Meropenem could also be a possible treatment option.

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Elfriede

14 days ago

I agree with Jeff, Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim is effective against stenotrophomonas maltophilia.

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Jeff

26 days ago

I think the most appropriate treatment would be D) Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim.

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Shawnna

26 days ago

Hmm, I think D) Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim is the way to go. Stenotrophomonas maltophilia can be a tricky one, but that combo has been known to do the trick.

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Coletta

12 days ago

I've heard that combination has a good success rate in treating this particular infection.

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Dick

17 days ago

I agree, D) Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim is often the first choice for treating stenotrophomonas maltophilia.

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