antimicrobial stewardship Flashcards
1
Q
what is antimicrobial resistance (AMR)?
A
as the resistance of a microorganism to an
antimicrobial medicine to which it was originally sensitive.
2
Q
what are some consequences for antimicrobial resistance?
A
- Prolonged illness
- Greater risk of spread of infections
- Increased morbidity
- Higher mortality rates
- Broader socioeconomic implications
3
Q
what was the first antibiotics?
A
penicillin
4
Q
what has caused AMR?
A
Decades of inappropriate use of antibiotics
5
Q
what are the aims of AMS?
A
to prevent the overuse, inappropriate use and abuse of
antibiotics and in doing so minimising the development of resistance
at patient and community levels
6
Q
where are antibiotics prescribed?
A
primary care, hospitals dental and community settings
