MRSA Flashcards
1
Q
What is MRSA?
A
Mutated form of Staph Aureus (aerobic, gram+)
Normal flora in nose, throat and skin folds.
Resistant to penicillin,cephalosporins and cabapenems.
Asymptomatic pathogen.
2
Q
Who is at risk for CA-MRSA? And what infection is most common?
A
Children <2 Athletes IV drug users Gay men Military personnel Prisoners Shelter visitors
Most common: Skin and soft tissue infections
3
Q
Who is at risk for HA-MRSA? And what are the most common infections?
A
Hospital/long-term care patients Surgeries Overuse of antibiotics Immune suppression Diabetes Cancer COPD Hearth failure
Most common: pneumonia, bloodstream infections and surgical site infections.
4
Q
Define prevention for MRSA.
A
HAND HYGIENE
Contact precautions
Private room
5
Q
What meds can be used for MRSA?
A
Vancomycin (monitor BUN and Creatinine)
Linezolid (monitor CBC and avoid tyramine foods)
