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Which type of bacteria is frequently found in respiratory infections and soft tissues?
Which type of bacteria is frequently found in respiratory infections and soft tissues?
- Gram-positive (correct)
- Carbapenems
- Gram-negative
- Aminoglycosides
What is the goal of antibiotic therapy?
What is the goal of antibiotic therapy?
- Prevent the emergence of resistant-strain bacteria
- Decrease the population of invading bacteria to a point manageable by the immune system (correct)
- Reduce the symptoms caused by bacterial infections
- Eliminate all bacteria from the body
What does sensitivity testing determine?
What does sensitivity testing determine?
- The type of bacteria causing the infection
- Which antibiotic best kills or controls the bacteria (correct)
- The duration of antibiotic therapy needed
- The severity of the bacterial infection
What can lead to the development of resistance to the effects of anti-infectives over time?
What can lead to the development of resistance to the effects of anti-infectives over time?
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Which class of antibiotics includes Penicillins and extended-spectrum Penicillins?
Which class of antibiotics includes Penicillins and extended-spectrum Penicillins?
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