INF1 - A. AMR AND THE ROLE OF THE PHARMACIST-COVERED Flashcards
1
Q
what is antimicrobial stewardship
A
optimising prescribing of antimicrobials to:
- improve patient outcomes
- reduce microbial resistance
- decrease spread of infections caused by MDR organisms
2
Q
what are the 3 domains of public health
A
health improvement
health protection
health service delivery and quality
3
Q
what is the role of pharmacies in tackling AMR
A
antimicrobial stewardship
medication review
patient education
surveillance and reporting
infection prevention and control
education and training
collaborative care
development of new therapies
public awareness
policy advocacy
4
Q
what is an antibiotic guardian
A
you choose to perform a simple action which protects antibiotics against the threat of antibiotic resistance
