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Why should you follow the directions for your specific anti-infective?
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Anti-infectives differ in how to take them, whether to take them with food, and how long treatment lasts.
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7 Patient Teaching for Anti-Infective Therapy Free Online FlashCards
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What should you do if your anti-infective instructions are unclear?
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Check the patient instructions or ask a pharmacist or prescriber; do not guess or change your dose on your own.
03
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Do antibiotics treat a viral cold?
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Antibiotics treat certain bacterial infections, not viral colds.
04
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Why should you avoid using someone else’s leftover antibiotics?
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Do not take another person’s prescription or save it for later; doing so can cause harm and delay appropriate care.
05
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What should you do after missing an anti-infective dose?
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Check the medicine-specific instructions or ask a pharmacist or prescriber what to do. Do not double a dose unless specifically directed.
06
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What should you do if you feel better before finishing prescribed fluconazole?
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Continue fluconazole as directed and contact the prescriber before stopping or changing treatment.
07
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How should you determine whether an antiparasitic should be taken with food?
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Follow the instructions for the specific medicine; food directions are not the same for every antiparasitic.
08
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Why might some antimalarial treatments be taken with fatty food or a milky drink?
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Some malaria treatments are taken with fatty food or a milky drink to improve absorption.
09
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What should someone at increased risk of severe flu complications do after flu symptoms develop?
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Contact a healthcare provider promptly to ask whether antiviral treatment is appropriate.
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When may flu antiviral treatment be most helpful?
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Flu antivirals may be most helpful when started early.
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What can someone with a respiratory infection do to limit exposure to others?
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Stay home and away from others while sick, and follow current guidance for returning to activities.
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What hygiene practice helps limit the spread of respiratory infections?
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Practice good hand hygiene to help reduce the spread of respiratory viruses.