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BUGS & DRUGS 2012Antimicrobial prescribing guide.
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ANTIMICROBIAL STEWARDSHIPAntimicrobial stewardship involves using antibiotics only when needed and only as directed. The principles of antimicrobial stewardship apply wherever antimicrobial agents are used, from hospitals to the home.
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ANTIBIOGRAMSLinks to local antibiograms by city and laboratory.
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CLINICAL PRACTICE GUIDELINESFrom Towards Optimized Practice (Alberta) , British Columbia Ministry of Health, Infectious Diseases Society of America
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NURSING RESOURCESResources for nurse practitioners, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, occupational health nurses and nursing students
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PATIENT RESOURCESInformation to provide to patients
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Newer quinolone antibiotics (levofloxacin, moxifloxacin) have excellent activity against respiratory tract pathogens. However, because of their broad spectrum and potential for promoting increased resistance, these agents should be reserved for patients who have failed antibiotic therapy.