S4) Antimicrobial Stewardship Flashcards
1
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Describe the concept of antimicrobial resistance
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2
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What is antimicrobial stewardship?
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Antimicrobial stewardship is a concept which ensures the appropriate use of antimicrobials by promoting the selection of the optimal antimicrobial drug regimen, dose, duration of therapy, and route of administration
3
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What is the result of antimicrobial stewardship?
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Antimicrobial stewards seek to achieve optimal clinical outcomes related to antimicrobial use, minimise toxicity, reduce the costs of health care for infections, and limit the selection for antimicrobial resistant strains
4
Q
Identify the members of the multidisciplinary team tackling antimicrobial stewardship
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- Medical microbiologist / Infectious disease physician
- Antimicrobial pharmacist
- Infection control nurse
- Hospital epidemiologist
- Information system specialist
5
Q
Explain the interchange of antimicrobial stewardship with other factors
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