Pharmacology Flashcards
1
Q
Examples of multi drug resistant organisms are …
A
MRSA, VRE, VRSA, ESBL
2
Q
What causes the rise of multi drug resistant organisms (MDRO)?
A
Overuse of antibiotics
3
Q
How can nurses reduce the number of MDROS?
A
Ensure a specimen is obtained before starting broad spectrum antibiotics and check results.