Hospital Acquired infections Flashcards
1
Q
what drugs put a person at much increased risk of C diff
A
3Cs
clindamycin, cephalosporins, ciprofloxacin
2
Q
how is C dif treated
A
oral metronidazole
3
Q
what is the most common cause of UTI
A
E coli
4
Q
what are some other causes of UTI other than E coli
A
klebsiella, proteus, pseudomonas
5
Q
what is a significant risk factor for hospital acquired UTIs
A
catheter