MN553 Unit 6 Quiz

auses of drug resistance - ANSWERS- Recent use of antibiotics  Over use of broad spectrum antibiotics  Age less than 2 years or greater than 65 years  Daycare center attendance  Exposure to young children  Multiple medical comorbidities  Immunosuppression  True or false Every antibiotic class has resistant organisms - ANSWERS-True How can your identify local resistance patterns - ANSWERS-By monitoring the antibiogram of the local laboratory What vaccine has decreased resistance in older populations - ANSWERSPneumococcal vaccine Commitment - ANSWERS-Demonstrate dedication to and accountability for optimizing antibiotic prescribing and patient safety Action for policy and practice - ANSWERS-Implement at least one policy or practice to improve antibiotic prescribing assess whether it is woking and modify as needed Tracking and reporting - ANSWERS-Monitor antibiotic prescribing practices, and offer regular feedback to clinicians or have clinicians assess their own antibiotic prescribing practices themselves Education and expertise - ANSWERS-Provide educational resources to clinicians and patients on antibiotic prescribing and ensure access to needed expertise on optimizing antibiotic prescribing  Core elements of antibiotic stewardship - ANSWERS-Commitment  Action for policy and practice