Lecture 22: Rational Antimicrobial Use

Question 1

4 times empiric theory is recommended

Answer 1

1. Infection suspected on the basis of well-grounded data
2. Life-threatening infections
3. A collection of relevant samples and interpretation of results are difficult
4. Topical therapy

Question 2

Three critically important antibiotics

Answer 2

• 3rd and 4th gen cephalosporins

- Fluoroquinolones