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What is the difference between bactericidal and bacteriostatic antibiotics?
What is the difference between bactericidal and bacteriostatic antibiotics?
- Bactericidal antibiotics inhibit bacterial growth, while bacteriostatic antibiotics kill bacteria
- Bactericidal antibiotics lyse or kill bacteria, while bacteriostatic antibiotics reversibly inhibit bacterial growth (correct)
- Bactericidal antibiotics are effective against viruses, while bacteriostatic antibiotics are effective against bacteria
- Bactericidal antibiotics have a broad spectrum, while bacteriostatic antibiotics have a narrow spectrum
What is the definition of Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC)?
What is the definition of Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC)?
- The lowest antibiotic concentration that prevents growth of microorganism after an incubation period of 18 – 24 hours (correct)
- The concentration of antibiotic required to inhibit the growth of all microorganisms in a given sample
- The average antibiotic concentration that reduces the growth of microorganism by 50%
- The highest antibiotic concentration that kills the microorganism within a short period of time
What leads to resistance to antimicrobials?
What leads to resistance to antimicrobials?
- Physical exercise and activity
- Exposure to sunlight and air
- Mutation in the gene that determines sensitivity/resistance to the agent (correct)
- Consuming acidic foods and beverages
What is the definition of Narrow Spectrum Antimicrobial?
What is the definition of Narrow Spectrum Antimicrobial?
What are the principles of Antibiotic Therapy according to the text?
What are the principles of Antibiotic Therapy according to the text?
What is the term for substances derived from microorganisms that suppress the growth or kill other microorganisms at very low concentrations?
What is the term for substances derived from microorganisms that suppress the growth or kill other microorganisms at very low concentrations?
What is the term for an antimicrobial that acts on a limited number of microbial species?
What is the term for an antimicrobial that acts on a limited number of microbial species?
What is the lowest antibiotic concentration that prevents the growth of a microorganism after an 18-24 hour incubation period?
What is the lowest antibiotic concentration that prevents the growth of a microorganism after an 18-24 hour incubation period?
Which principle of Antibiotic Therapy involves determining whether the patient should be treated by a general dentist or specialist?
Which principle of Antibiotic Therapy involves determining whether the patient should be treated by a general dentist or specialist?
What can lead to resistance to an antimicrobial?
What can lead to resistance to an antimicrobial?
