The nurse tells the client it is very important not to take any "leftover antimicrobial medication" for a new onset sore throat even though the client said it helped last time with the sore throat

Question

What is the best response by the nurse to the client about the reason for not taking "leftover antimicrobial medication"? A) To prevent healthcare associated infections
B) To prevent transmission of infection to others in the family
C) To avoid development of resistant strains of microorganism
D) To prevent an epidemic of the infection

Answer 1

C
Feedback:
A nurse caring for the client informs the client not to take leftover medication to avoid development of resistant strains of microorganisms. An incomplete antimicrobial drug therapy allows strong bacteria to survive, giving rise to bacteria that are resistant to the specific antibiotic. Healthcare-associated infections are infections contracted when the client is receiving treatment somewhere in the healthcare system. Incomplete antimicrobial drug therapy may not lead to transmission of the infection to others nor cause an epidemic of the disease.