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What is one of the indications for culture and antibiotic sensitivity testing?
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?
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?
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?
What is the result of antimicrobial resistance?
What is the purpose of antibiotic sensitivity testing?
What is the purpose of antibiotic sensitivity testing?
What is the primary importance of differentiating between Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria?
What is the primary importance of differentiating between Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria?
What type of antibiotics is effective against a wide variety of microbial species?
What type of antibiotics is effective against a wide variety of microbial species?
What is the purpose of the Gram stain test?
What is the purpose of the Gram stain test?
What is the effect of antibiotics on bacteria?
What is the effect of antibiotics on bacteria?
What type of antibiotics is Penicillin classified as?
What type of antibiotics is Penicillin classified as?
What is the primary mechanism of action of beta-lactam antibiotics?
What is the primary mechanism of action of beta-lactam antibiotics?
What is the term for the study of the movement of a drug within the body?
What is the term for the study of the movement of a drug within the body?
What is the term for the field of medicine that deals with the use of drugs and clinical application?
What is the term for the field of medicine that deals with the use of drugs and clinical application?
What is the abbreviation for 'tablets' in medical prescriptions?
What is the abbreviation for 'tablets' in medical prescriptions?
What is the term for the toxicity of antibiotics to the kidney?
What is the term for the toxicity of antibiotics to the kidney?
What is the primary purpose of culture and antibiotic sensitivity testing in identifying the cause of an infection?
What is the primary purpose of culture and antibiotic sensitivity testing in identifying the cause of an infection?
What type of infection is Osteomyelitis?
What type of infection is Osteomyelitis?
When is definitive therapy initiated?
When is definitive therapy initiated?
What is the purpose of collecting a sample from the infected site in culture and antibiotic sensitivity testing?
What is the purpose of collecting a sample from the infected site in culture and antibiotic sensitivity testing?
What is the difference between empirical therapy and definitive therapy?
What is the difference between empirical therapy and definitive therapy?
What is the primary function of antibiotics in the treatment of bacterial infections?
What is the primary function of antibiotics in the treatment of bacterial infections?
What is a characteristic of a bacterial cell's structure?
What is a characteristic of a bacterial cell's structure?
What is the primary goal of antibiotic sensitivity testing?
What is the primary goal of antibiotic sensitivity testing?
What is the term for medications that help the body fight or prevent viral infections?
What is the term for medications that help the body fight or prevent viral infections?
What is the term for medications that treat and prevent fungal infections?
What is the term for medications that treat and prevent fungal infections?
What is the purpose of administering antibiotics prophylactically in patients with certain medical conditions?
What is the purpose of administering antibiotics prophylactically in patients with certain medical conditions?
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?
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?
What is the term for the removal of plaque and calculus from below the gingival line and pockets?
What is the term for the removal of plaque and calculus from below the gingival line and pockets?
What is the purpose of a matrix band in dentistry?
What is the purpose of a matrix band in dentistry?
What is the term for a quick assessment of individual health status?
What is the term for a quick assessment of individual health status?
What is an advantage of using bactericidal antibiotics over bacteriostatic antibiotics?
What is an advantage of using bactericidal antibiotics over bacteriostatic antibiotics?
What is a common reason for combining two antibiotics?
What is a common reason for combining two antibiotics?
What is the primary mechanism of action of antibiotics that inhibit cell wall synthesis?
What is the primary mechanism of action of antibiotics that inhibit cell wall synthesis?
Which of the following is a indication for combining antibiotics?
Which of the following is a indication for combining antibiotics?
What is the purpose of antibiotic sensitivity testing?
What is the purpose of antibiotic sensitivity testing?
What is a potential disadvantage of using extended-spectrum antibiotics?
What is a potential disadvantage of using extended-spectrum antibiotics?
What is the primary mechanism of action of antibiotics that inhibit ribosomal protein synthesis?
What is the primary mechanism of action of antibiotics that inhibit ribosomal protein synthesis?
Which of the following infections may require the combination of multiple antibiotics?
Which of the following infections may require the combination of multiple antibiotics?
What is a common mechanism of antibiotic resistance?
What is a common mechanism of antibiotic resistance?
What is the purpose of culturing a bacterial sample?
What is the purpose of culturing a bacterial sample?
