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Antibiotics Basics Quiz

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What is the significance of collecting a culture and sensitivity (C&S) sample before administering the first dose of antibiotics?

To prevent allergic reactions from occurring

To determine the most appropriate antibiotic for destroying the bacteria (correct)

To reduce the risk of superinfection during treatment

To assess the intensity of allergic reactions

When can allergic reactions occur in relation to antibiotic therapy?

Only if the antibiotic course is not completed

Immediately after every dose of antibiotic

Within days or weeks following the initiation of therapy (correct)

During the collection of a culture and sensitivity sample

Which infections are considered as superinfections during antibiotic treatment?

Fresh complicating infections like C-diff and fungal infections (correct)

Bacterial infections causing abscesses

Chronic infections that pre-existed before antibiotic therapy

Viral infections such as influenza

What is the primary reason patients are advised to complete the full course of antibiotics?

<p>To prevent the development of antibiotic resistance in the patient</p> Signup and view all the answers

How often should allergic reactions be assessed during antibiotic therapy?

<p>With every dose of antibiotic</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Antibiotics Basics

Sample collection for culture and sensitivity involves obtaining a specimen from the infected body part, such as blood, urine, or skin, and sending it to the laboratory.
The growth of microorganisms in the lab determines the most effective antibiotic to destroy the bacteria.
It is essential to collect culture and sensitivity (C&S) samples before administering the first dose of antibiotics.

Allergic Reactions

Reactions to antibiotics can occur rapidly or may be delayed, taking days or weeks to manifest after therapy initiation.
Allergic reactions vary in severity, ranging from mild skin rashes to life-threatening anaphylaxis.
Patients should be assessed for allergic reactions with every dose of antibiotics.

Superinfection

Superinfections are new, complicating infections that arise during antibiotic therapy.
Examples of superinfections include:
- C-difficile (C-diff)
- Pseudomembranous colitis (diarrhea)
- Fungal infections (candidiasis)
Patients should complete the full course of antibiotic medication to minimize the risk of superinfection.

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Test your knowledge on antibiotics basics including culture and sensitivity testing, allergic reactions, and superinfection. Learn about the importance of collecting samples before administering antibiotics, assessing for allergic reactions, and managing superinfections.