Antibiotic Sensitivity Testing and Administration
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What is one of the indications for culture and antibiotic sensitivity testing?

  • Mild infection in an immunocompetent patient
  • Infection caused by a virus
  • Rapidly progressive infection (correct)
  • History of allergies to antibiotics

    • Which route of antibiotic administration is used for patients with severe infections?

  • Parenteral route (correct)
  • Oral route
  • Topical route
  • Intradermal route

    • What is a significant contributor to the development of antimicrobial resistance?

  • Improved sanitation and hygiene practices
  • Misuse and overuse of antimicrobial drugs in humans (correct)
  • Increased use of vaccines
  • Proper use of antibiotics in agriculture

    • What is the result of antimicrobial resistance?

    <p>Persistence of infections, increased risk of spread, and higher mortality rates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of antibiotic sensitivity testing?

    <p>To guide antibiotic therapy and improve treatment outcomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary importance of differentiating between Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria?

    <p>To determine appropriate antibiotic treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of antibiotics is effective against a wide variety of microbial species?

    <p>Broad-Spectrum Antibiotics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Gram stain test?

    <p>To categorize bacteria based on their cell wall structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of antibiotics on bacteria?

    <p>They kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of antibiotics is Penicillin classified as?

    <p>Natural Antibiotics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mechanism of action of beta-lactam antibiotics?

    <p>Inhibition of cell wall synthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the study of the movement of a drug within the body?

    <p>Pharmacokinetics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the field of medicine that deals with the use of drugs and clinical application?

    <p>Pharmacodynamics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the abbreviation for 'tablets' in medical prescriptions?

    <p>Tab</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the toxicity of antibiotics to the kidney?

    <p>Nephrotoxicity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of culture and antibiotic sensitivity testing in identifying the cause of an infection?

    <p>To identify the most effective antibiotic to treat the infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of infection is Osteomyelitis?

    <p>Infection of the bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is definitive therapy initiated?

    <p>When the specific causative microorganism is identified</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of collecting a sample from the infected site in culture and antibiotic sensitivity testing?

    <p>To grow the microorganism and test antibiotic effectiveness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between empirical therapy and definitive therapy?

    <p>Empirical therapy is used when the causative microorganism is unknown, while definitive therapy is used when the microorganism is identified</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of antibiotics in the treatment of bacterial infections?

    <p>To kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of a bacterial cell's structure?

    <p>It has a cell wall and cell membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of antibiotic sensitivity testing?

    <p>To determine the effectiveness of an antibiotic against a particular bacterial strain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for medications that help the body fight or prevent viral infections?

    <p>Antivirals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for medications that treat and prevent fungal infections?

    <p>Antifungals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of administering antibiotics prophylactically in patients with certain medical conditions?

    <p>To prevent infection during invasive dental procedures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the infection of the inner lining of the heart, which can occur when bacteria enter the bloodstream during invasive dental procedures?

    <p>Infective Endocarditis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the removal of plaque and calculus from below the gingival line and pockets?

    <p>Subgingival Scaling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a matrix band in dentistry?

    <p>To assist in placing and shaping of dental restorations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a quick assessment of individual health status?

    <p>Screening</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an advantage of using bactericidal antibiotics over bacteriostatic antibiotics?

    <p>They are the drugs of choice in seriously ill patients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common reason for combining two antibiotics?

    <p>To obtain a broader spectrum of antibiotic effect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mechanism of action of antibiotics that inhibit cell wall synthesis?

    <p>Disrupting the bacterial cell wall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a indication for combining antibiotics?

    <p>Mixed bacterial infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of antibiotic sensitivity testing?

    <p>To determine the best antibiotic for treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential disadvantage of using extended-spectrum antibiotics?

    <p>They may contribute to the development of antibiotic resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mechanism of action of antibiotics that inhibit ribosomal protein synthesis?

    <p>Inhibiting protein synthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following infections may require the combination of multiple antibiotics?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common mechanism of antibiotic resistance?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of culturing a bacterial sample?

    <p>To identify the type of bacteria present</p> Signup and view all the answers

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