The emergency department nurse anticipates that which clients may be treated with ertapenem (Invanz)?

Question

Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. College student diagnosed with community-acquired pneumonia
2. Client diagnosed with complicated urinary tract infection (UTI)
3. Diabetic client with an infected toe
4. Young child diagnosed with H. influenzae otitis media
5. Older client diagnosed with community-acquired methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA)

Answer 1

Correct Answer: 1,2,3
Rationale 1: Ertapenem (Invanz) is approved for the treatment of community-acquired pneumonia.
Rationale 2: Ertapenem (Invanz) is approved for the treatment of complicated UTI.
Rationale 3: Ertapenem (Invanz) is approved for the treatment of diabetic foot infection.
Rationale 4: Ertapenem (Invanz) is not approved for the treatment of H. influenzae otitis media.
Rationale 5: Ertapenem (Invanz) is not approved for the treatment of MRSA.
Global Rationale: Invanz is approved for the treatment of serious abdominopelvic and skin infections, community-acquired pneumonia, complicated UTIs, and diabetic foot infections without concomitant osteomyelitis.