2- Antibiotic Decision making

Question 1

Is culture and sensitive used for first-time treatment?

Answer 1

No recommended for any second line antimicrobial treatment

Question 2

List 2 primary 1st line antibiotics

Answer 2

Penicillins
TMPS
Tetracyclines
Lincosamides

Question 3

Are second line antibiotics often narrow or broad spectrum?

Answer 3

Often broad spectrum

Question 4

Why are antibiotics third line or restricted?

Answer 4

Important in humans to treat multi-drug resistance infections

Question 5

List the 7 point plan for responsible use of antimicrobials

Answer 5

Work with clients to avoid need

Avoid inappropriate use

Choose right drug for right bug

Monitor antimicrobial sensitivity

Minimise use

Record & justify deviations from protocols

Reported suspected treatment failure to VMD

Question 6

Define antimicrobial stewardship

Answer 6

the appropriate use of an antibiotic or an anti-microbial- includes choosing one which is most optimal for the activity that you require