Hospital Acquired infections Flashcards

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what drugs put a person at much increased risk of C diff

A

3Cs

clindamycin, cephalosporins, ciprofloxacin

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how is C dif treated

A

oral metronidazole

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3
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what is the most common cause of UTI

A

E coli

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4
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what are some other causes of UTI other than E coli

A

klebsiella, proteus, pseudomonas

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5
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what is a significant risk factor for hospital acquired UTIs

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catheter

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