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Which method is most frequently used for measuring the effectiveness of antibiotics against pathogenic microorganisms?
Which method is most frequently used for measuring the effectiveness of antibiotics against pathogenic microorganisms?
- Broth Dilution Method
- Disk Diffusion Test
- Kirby-Bauer method (correct)
- Muller-Hinton Agar Media
What is the main reason for the evolution of resistance among bacteria?
What is the main reason for the evolution of resistance among bacteria?
- Inadequate antibiotic dosage
- Natural bacterial defense mechanisms
- Lack of effective antibiotics
- Misuse and overuse of antibiotics (correct)
What is the intrinsic resistance of gram negative bacteria to vancomycin due to?
What is the intrinsic resistance of gram negative bacteria to vancomycin due to?
- Lack of specific receptors on gram negative bacteria
- Inability of the drug to penetrate the outer membrane of the gram negative cell wall (correct)
- Inefficiency of vancomycin
- Overuse of vancomycin
What does MRSA stand for?
What does MRSA stand for?
What is the purpose of Muller-Hinton agar in the Kirby-Bauer method?
What is the purpose of Muller-Hinton agar in the Kirby-Bauer method?
What is the purpose of the Kirby-Bauer method?
What is the purpose of the Kirby-Bauer method?
Why are gram negative bacteria intrinsically resistant to vancomycin?
Why are gram negative bacteria intrinsically resistant to vancomycin?
What has led to the evolution of resistance among bacteria?
What has led to the evolution of resistance among bacteria?
What is the most frequently used method for determining the susceptibility of microorganisms to different antimicrobial agents?
What is the most frequently used method for determining the susceptibility of microorganisms to different antimicrobial agents?
What is the main function of Muller-Hinton agar in the Kirby-Bauer method?
What is the main function of Muller-Hinton agar in the Kirby-Bauer method?
Which type of bacteria is Staphylococcus aureus?
Which type of bacteria is Staphylococcus aureus?
What is the distinguishing feature of Staphylococcus aureus among other Staphylococci?
What is the distinguishing feature of Staphylococcus aureus among other Staphylococci?
Which of the following bacteria is not a member of the Staphylococcus genus?
Which of the following bacteria is not a member of the Staphylococcus genus?
Which type of bacteria is Clostridium botulinum?
Which type of bacteria is Clostridium botulinum?
Which bacteria are found on the skin and mucous membranes of humans, have a capsule, and produce catalase?
Which bacteria are found on the skin and mucous membranes of humans, have a capsule, and produce catalase?
