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Empiric therapy
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treatment of infection based on most likely organism before culture report is back
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Prophylactic therapy
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used to prevent infection if pt. has scheduled procedure w/ risk of microorganism contamination
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Superinfection
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-Overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms due to reduction of normal bacterial flora
-Secondary infection occurring due to weakening of immune system by primary infection |
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Drug Resistant or Emerging Infections due to:
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-Over-prescription of antibiotics, used for viral infections
-Use of broad-spectrum antibiotics instead of based on C & S -Failure to complete prescribed antibiotic course |
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PROBIOTICS
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Dietary supplements containing potentially beneficial bacteria or yeasts
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Probiotics Indications
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Used to replace normal intestinal flora during & after antibiotic tx
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Probiotics Adverse effects:
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beneficial to most except may increase death rate in acute pancreatitis
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Synbiotics
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combine probiotics (small intestine) and prebiotics (large intestine) for a synergistic effect to maintain healthy bacterial gut flora
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Probiotics found in
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dairy products and probiotic fortified foods as well as in tablets, capsules, & powders
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Prebiotics found in
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inulin, raw oats, & unrefined wheat
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PROBIOTICS Other Uses
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-lactose intolerance
-colon cancer prevention -decrease cholesterol -decrease BP -increase immune function -decrease infection risk -Tx of H. Pylori -decrease antibiotic associated diarrhea -decrease inflammation -Tx of irritable bowel syndrome |
