Guidelines for preventing antimicrobial resistance include:
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. using proper infection-control procedures.
2. shortening the duration of antibiotic administration.
3. using antimicrobials wisely.
4. preventing infections.
5. treating infections properly.
Correct Answer: 1,3,4,5
Rationale 1: Proper hygiene and infection control measures help prevent the transmission of infectious disease and the development of resistance.
Rationale 2: Shortening administration duration leads to mutations. Antibiotics should be taken for their full duration.
Rationale 3: Using antimicrobials only when there is a clear rationale for their use helps prevent the development of resistance.
Rationale 4: The CDC guidelines for preventing antimicrobial resistance include preventing infections when possible.
Rationale 5: Diagnosing and treating infections properly helps prevent the development of resistance.
Global Rationale: Methods of delaying the emergence of antibiotic resistance include: preventing infections when possible, diagnosing and treating infections properly, using antimicrobials wisely, and preventing disease transmission.
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