40 Questions
What is one of the indications for culture and antibiotic sensitivity testing?
Rapidly progressive infection
Which route of antibiotic administration is used for patients with severe infections?
Parenteral route
What is a significant contributor to the development of antimicrobial resistance?
Misuse and overuse of antimicrobial drugs in humans
What is the result of antimicrobial resistance?
Persistence of infections, increased risk of spread, and higher mortality rates
What is the purpose of antibiotic sensitivity testing?
To guide antibiotic therapy and improve treatment outcomes
What is the primary importance of differentiating between Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria?
To determine appropriate antibiotic treatment
What type of antibiotics is effective against a wide variety of microbial species?
Broad-Spectrum Antibiotics
What is the purpose of the Gram stain test?
To categorize bacteria based on their cell wall structure
What is the effect of antibiotics on bacteria?
They kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria
What type of antibiotics is Penicillin classified as?
Natural Antibiotics
What is the primary mechanism of action of beta-lactam antibiotics?
Inhibition of cell wall synthesis
What is the term for the study of the movement of a drug within the body?
Pharmacokinetics
What is the term for the field of medicine that deals with the use of drugs and clinical application?
Pharmacodynamics
What is the abbreviation for 'tablets' in medical prescriptions?
Tab
What is the term for the toxicity of antibiotics to the kidney?
Nephrotoxicity
What is the primary purpose of culture and antibiotic sensitivity testing in identifying the cause of an infection?
To identify the most effective antibiotic to treat the infection
What type of infection is Osteomyelitis?
Infection of the bone
When is definitive therapy initiated?
When the specific causative microorganism is identified
What is the purpose of collecting a sample from the infected site in culture and antibiotic sensitivity testing?
To grow the microorganism and test antibiotic effectiveness
What is the difference between empirical therapy and definitive therapy?
Empirical therapy is used when the causative microorganism is unknown, while definitive therapy is used when the microorganism is identified
What is the primary function of antibiotics in the treatment of bacterial infections?
To kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria
What is a characteristic of a bacterial cell's structure?
It has a cell wall and cell membrane
What is the primary goal of antibiotic sensitivity testing?
To determine the effectiveness of an antibiotic against a particular bacterial strain
What is the term for medications that help the body fight or prevent viral infections?
Antivirals
What is the term for medications that treat and prevent fungal infections?
Antifungals
What is the purpose of administering antibiotics prophylactically in patients with certain medical conditions?
To prevent infection during invasive dental procedures
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?
Infective Endocarditis
What is the term for the removal of plaque and calculus from below the gingival line and pockets?
Subgingival Scaling
What is the purpose of a matrix band in dentistry?
To assist in placing and shaping of dental restorations
What is the term for a quick assessment of individual health status?
Screening
What is an advantage of using bactericidal antibiotics over bacteriostatic antibiotics?
They are the drugs of choice in seriously ill patients
What is a common reason for combining two antibiotics?
To obtain a broader spectrum of antibiotic effect
What is the primary mechanism of action of antibiotics that inhibit cell wall synthesis?
Disrupting the bacterial cell wall
Which of the following is a indication for combining antibiotics?
Mixed bacterial infections
What is the purpose of antibiotic sensitivity testing?
To determine the best antibiotic for treatment
What is a potential disadvantage of using extended-spectrum antibiotics?
They may contribute to the development of antibiotic resistance
What is the primary mechanism of action of antibiotics that inhibit ribosomal protein synthesis?
Inhibiting protein synthesis
Which of the following infections may require the combination of multiple antibiotics?
All of the above
What is a common mechanism of antibiotic resistance?
All of the above
What is the purpose of culturing a bacterial sample?
To identify the type of bacteria present
This quiz covers the indications for culture and antibiotic sensitivity testing, as well as the five rights for antibiotic drug administration. It also discusses the route of administration, including the oral route.
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