Antimicrobial Resistance Principles Quiz

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What is the primary goal of antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST)?

To measure the exact number of bacteria in the clinical samples

To determine which antimicrobial agents might be effective in treating infections caused by the bacteria (correct)

To identify the specific species of bacteria in the clinical samples

To determine the genetic makeup of the bacteria

What is the purpose of minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) testing?

To assess the metabolic activity of bacteria

To determine the lowest concentration of an antimicrobial agent that inhibits bacterial growth (correct)

To measure the maximum concentration of an antimicrobial agent that kills bacteria

To identify the genetic mutations in the bacteria

What do molecular methods in AST focus on?

Measuring the metabolic activity of bacteria

Genetic analysis of bacterial resistance mechanisms (correct)

Determining the minimum bactericidal concentration

Identifying the specific species of bacteria

When is minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) testing used?

To determine the lowest concentration of an antimicrobial agent that kills bacteria Signup and view all the answers

What does AST help in selecting for testing and reporting?

Antimicrobial agents Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST)?

To determine which antimicrobial agents might be effective in treating infections caused by the bacteria Signup and view all the answers

What does minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) testing measure?

The lowest concentration of an antimicrobial that inhibits bacterial growth Signup and view all the answers

What do molecular methods in AST primarily focus on?

Identifying genetic markers associated with antibiotic resistance Signup and view all the answers

When is minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) testing used?

To determine the lowest concentration of an antimicrobial that kills bacteria Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of selecting antimicrobial agents for testing and reporting in AST?

To guide clinicians in choosing appropriate antibiotics for treating bacterial infections Signup and view all the answers

Antimicrobial Resistance Principles Quiz

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What is the primary goal of antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST)?

What is the purpose of minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) testing?

What do molecular methods in AST focus on?

When is minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) testing used?

What does AST help in selecting for testing and reporting?

What is the primary goal of antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST)?

What does minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) testing measure?

What do molecular methods in AST primarily focus on?

When is minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) testing used?

What is the purpose of selecting antimicrobial agents for testing and reporting in AST?

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