hospital acquired infection and antibiotic resistance Flashcards
treatment: summarise the main approaches used to prevent hospital acquired infections and the emergence of drug-resistant bacteria
1
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5 reasons for treatment failure
A
resistance, inappropriate choice, poor penetration at target site, inappropriate dose, inappropriate administration
2
Q
6 ways used to prevent emergence of drug resistant bacteria
A
better prescribing practices, infection control, quicker identification, knowledge of resistance patterns, combination therapy, narrow vs broad spectrum antibiotic therapy
