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10603 Anatomy

A patient of abdominal sepsis was staed on empirical treatment with intravenous ampicillin and gentamicin. Regarding the treatment of this patient, which statement is most accurate

AEmpirical treatment of abdominal sepsis should always include a third generation cephalosporin
BA drug active against anaerobe should be included in the antibiotic regimen (Correct Answer)
CCombination of ampicillin and gentamicin provides good coverage for all likely pathogens
DIf the patient is severely allergic to ampicillin, then ceftriaxone should be used