Question 490 · LEK · Cirrhosis
Indicate true statements regarding spontaneous bacterial peritonitis:
1) diagnostic peritoneocentesis is indicated;
2) diagnosis requires WBC count >250 in ascitic fluid;
3) empirical antibiotic therapy includes macrolides and aminoglycosides;
4) prophylaxis includes norfloxacin.
The correct answer is:
2) diagnosis requires WBC count >250 in ascitic fluid;
3) empirical antibiotic therapy includes macrolides and aminoglycosides;
4) prophylaxis includes norfloxacin.
The correct answer is:
- A. 1, 2.
- B. 1, 3.
- C. 1, 2, 3.
- D. 1, 4.
- E. 3, 4.
Hint
Remember which cell type is counted in ascitic fluid for the diagnosis and which antibiotic classes are used for treatment versus prophylaxis.
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