MRSA Flashcards
1
Q
What is MRSA?
A
Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus
2
Q
Gram stain of MRSA
A
Gram positive cocci
3
Q
What is MRSA resistant to?
A
Most beta lactate antibiotics
Anti-staphylococcal penicllins e.g. methicillin, oxacillin
4
Q
Transmission of MRSA
A
- Direct skin to skin contact with someone with infection on their skin
- contact of infected surfaces e.g. bedding, towels, dressings, door handles, sinks
5
Q
Symptoms of MRSA
A
Rubor
Tumor
Calor
Pus
Fever
Chills
Aches+pains
Dizziness and confusion
6
Q
Management of MRSA
A
- Screening for on skin MRSA
- Swabs - nose, throat, armpit, groin, damaged skin
- Removal from skin - antibacterial cream inside nose 3 times a day for 5 days
- changing bedding everyday
7
Q
Treatment of MRSA
A
Antibiotics that aren’t resistant
IV vanocomyocin
8
Q
What microorganism causes MRSA?
A
Staphylococcus aureus
9
Q
What sample is sent to microbiology for culture to test for MRSA?
A
Nose swab
