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Antibiotics are one of the most widely prescribed group of drugs in the UK. However, their widespread use has resulted in antibiotic resistance and unnecessary prescribing. This article provides an overview of antibiotic therapy, including the principles and modes of action of drug treatment, prescribing criteria and the issue of antibiotic resistance.
Nursing Standard – Royal College of Nursing (RCN)
Published: Nov 7, 2007
Keywords: Antibiotics Drug therapy Drugs: adverse reactions These keywords are based on the subject headings from the British Nursing Index.
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