Post-Test – Evaluating the Duration of Outpatient Antibiotic Therapy for Common Infections

This study found that usual antibiotic prescribing patterns varied from guideline-based recommendations in which of the following ways?

a. A majority of oral antibiotic prescriptions for pharyngitis did not align with guidelines.
b. Clinicians defaulted to 10-day, antibiotic courses for most conditions over 50% of the time.
c. The 10-day courses of oral antibiotics prescribed on average for outpatient adult CAP align with the recommendation from guidelines.
d. A small percentage of prescriptions for acute cystitis in women aged 12 to 64 had durations longer than that recommended by guidelines.

Regarding guideline-based recommendations for antibiotic treatment courses for common infections, which of the following is accurate?

a. The Infectious Diseases Society of America and the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation recommend the same course of treatment for adults with uncomplicated acute bacterial sinusitis.
b. Guidelines note that for children aged 2–5 years with mild or moderate acute otitis media 10 days of antibiotic therapy are likely effective.
c. Guidelines note that for children 6 years and older with mild or moderate acute otitis media 7-10 days of antibiotic therapy are likely effective.
d. Guidelines recommend 10-day courses of antibiotics for the treatment of cellulitis in children and adults with possible extension based on symptom improvement.

Based on the objectives above and participation in the activity, my healthcare team will make the following changes in practice:

This response will be awarded full points automatically, but it will be reviewed and possibly adjusted after submission.