Infection antimicrobial stewardship

Question 1

why is it important

Answer 1

prevents resistance
less unnecessary tx, more caution - test what infection it is and give narrow therap index abx

Question 2

higher risk of resistance with which abx?

Answer 2

broad spec
if always presc these, = less specific taregting somore risk of resistance

Question 3

ncie guidance 2 main points for presc abx

Answer 3

narrow spec abx where possible
presc w clinical evidence

Question 4

how to know susceptibility of infecting organism, thus -> narrowing of broad spec therapy, changing tx to effectively treat resistant pathogens

Answer 4

obtain cultures

Question 5

give examples of broad spec abx

Answer 5

1. co-amoxiclav
2. quinolones
   - ciprofloxacin
   - levofloxacin
3. cephalosporins
   - cefalexin
   - ceftriaxone

Question 6

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