Competency information
Details
Select appropriate antimicrobial agents.
Considerations
- The classes of antimicrobial agents in use in your hospital(s) in relation to local policies, to include:
- Mode and spectrum of action, including route and administration and bioavailability
- resistance mechanisms
- pharmacokinetics
- side effects and contraindications
- local resistance rates
- restricted antimicrobials
- the role of pharmacy.
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 | Outcome Assess and select appropriate agents and methods for use, together with the methods used in monitoring these therapies. |