WorksheetsKursus Antibiotik 2025
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 7mins
What are antimicrobials?
Agent that boost the immune system
Agents that kill or inhibit the growth of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites
vitamins that prevent infections
substance that only target bacterial infections
When should clinicians consider switching from intravenous (IV) to oral antimicrobial therapy (IVOC)?
Within the first 24 hours, to minimize hospital stay
Immediately after starting IV therapy, to reduce drug costs
Within 48 to 72 hours, to allow evaluation of microbiology results and patient response
After completing a full 7-day IV course, to ensure infection eradication
Why is Antimicrobial Stewardship important in combating antibiotic resistance?
It encourages the use of antibiotics for faster treatment of all infections
It focuses on reducing the use of antibiotics altogether to prevent side effects
It promotes the use of stronger antibiotics for faster recovery
It ensure antibiotics are prescribed only when necessary, with the correct dose and duration
Adjusted body weight should be used when calculating loading doses of hydrophilic drugs in obese patients.
TRUE
FALSE
How do we define DDD ?
Average maintenance dose per day, show suggested prescribed dose
Average maintenance dose per day per 1000 patient stays (days)
Average maintenance dose per day per 1000 adults admissions
How long is the suggested infusion time for IV Meropenem?
2 HOURS
3 HOURS
4 HOURS
3.5 HOURS
Adjustment of IV ceftriaxone from OD to BD dosing is needed if the albumin level is below?
27 g/L
27 mg/L
25 mg/L
25 g/L
Clearance of highly protein-bound antibiotics is decreased in hypoalbuminemia.
TRUE
FALSE
Which type of infections are suitable for IV-to-oral antimicrobial switch (IVOC) when clinically appropriate?
I, II, and IV only
I, II, IV, and V only
II, III, IV, and V only
All of the above
Which antibiotic has a high resistance rate for E. coli & Klebsiella in 2024?
Meropenem
Ciprofloxacin
Cefuroxime
How can pharmacist help prevent antibiotic resistance?
Promote the use of antibiotics for common cold
Advise patients to take antibiotics only when they feel severe symptoms
Promote appropriate antibiotic use, educate patients on completing the full course, and participate in Antimicrobial Stewardship programs (AMS)
Recommend patients to buy antibiotics without prescriptions
Continuous or extended infusions help maximize the time free drug concentrations stay above the MIC
TRUE
FALSE
