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What is the mechanism observed in the imipenem-colistin combination at low crestor concentrations?
What is the mechanism observed in the imipenem-colistin combination at low crestor concentrations?
- Blunting of individual effect
- Antagonistic effect
- Independent effect
- Synergy-like effect (correct)
What was the only variable significantly associated with mortality in the study?
What was the only variable significantly associated with mortality in the study?
- Renal illness
- Cardiovascular illness (correct)
- Neurosurgical illness
- Pulmonary illness
Why is sulbactam preferred over clavulanic acid in Acinetobacter infections?
Why is sulbactam preferred over clavulanic acid in Acinetobacter infections?
- Because sulbactam is less expensive
- Because clavulanic acid is more toxic
- Because sulbactam is more active peripherally (correct)
- Because sulbactam is more widely available
What type of patients are at risk of Acinetobacter infections?
What type of patients are at risk of Acinetobacter infections?
What is the name of the bacterium that is associated with the usage of urethral catheters, central line catheters, and wound infections?
What is the name of the bacterium that is associated with the usage of urethral catheters, central line catheters, and wound infections?
What is the term used to describe the comprehensive criteria used to evaluate the clinical efficacy of the drug combinations?
What is the term used to describe the comprehensive criteria used to evaluate the clinical efficacy of the drug combinations?
What percentage of Gram-negative infections in Intensive Care Units are attributed to baumannii complex?
What percentage of Gram-negative infections in Intensive Care Units are attributed to baumannii complex?
What is essential for an effective infection control program with minimal intervention?
What is essential for an effective infection control program with minimal intervention?
What is a major concern regarding the use of carbapenems in treating Acinetobacter infections?
What is a major concern regarding the use of carbapenems in treating Acinetobacter infections?
What is a promising avenue for combating CRAB infections, according to in vivo studies?
What is a promising avenue for combating CRAB infections, according to in vivo studies?
Why is sulbactam not affected by hemodialysis?
Why is sulbactam not affected by hemodialysis?
What is a consequence of the increased use of carbapenems in treating E. coli and Salmonella infections?
What is a consequence of the increased use of carbapenems in treating E. coli and Salmonella infections?
