NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) Practice Exam

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Which medication has an approved use for complicated SSTI and MRSA bloodstream infections?

Ciprofloxacin
Daptomycin
Azithromycin
Bactrim

The correct answer is: Daptomycin

Daptomycin is the only medication among the options that has an approved use for both complicated skin and soft tissue infections (SSTI) and MRSA bloodstream infections. While ciprofloxacin may be used to treat SSTI, it is not typically recommended for severe infections caused by MRSA. Azithromycin is commonly used for respiratory tract infections and is not effective against MRSA. Bactrim is often used for uncomplicated SSTI and UTIs, but it is not recommended for use in MRSA infections. Daptomycin, on the other hand, is specifically approved for SSTI caused by MRSA and is also an effective treatment for MRSA bloodstream infections.