Antimicrobial therapy monitoring effects

Ensure that antimicrobial therapy is effective by monitoring for... 

After selection and initiation of antimicrobial regimen, there are a number of additional patient care and monitoring considerations that should be addressed to improve the likelihood of a successful outcome. Patient education, deescalation of antimicrobial therapy based on culture results, monitoring for clinical response and adverse effects, and appropriate duration of therapy are important. 

Pathogen Recommended and Alternative Antimicrobial Therapy (Adult Doses Pediatric Doses) Adverse Effects/Safety Monitoring Duration (Days)... 

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