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Juakeem is a nasal methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) carrier. Treatment to eradicate nasal MRSA is mupirocin. Patient education regarding treating nasal MRSA includes:
 
  1. Take the oral medication exactly as prescribed.
  2. Insert one-half of the dose in each nostril twice a day.
  3. Alternate treating one nare in the morning and the other in the evening.
  4. Nasal MRSA eradication requires at least 4 weeks of therapy, with up to 8 weeks needed in some patients.

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Erik presents with one golden-crusted lesion at the site of an insect bite consistent with impetigo. His parents have limited finances and request the least expensive-treatment. Which medication would be the best choice for treatment?
 
  1. Mupirocin (Bactroban)
  2. Bacitracin and polymixin B (generic double antibiotic ointment)
  3. Retapamulin (Altabax)
  4. Oral cephalexin (Keflex)


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
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