Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST)
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What is the primary purpose of Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST)?

  • To measure the growth rate of microorganisms
  • To guide clinicians in selecting the most appropriate antibiotics (correct)
  • To determine the effectiveness of vaccines
  • To identify the species of bacteria

    • Why do individuals develop their own patterns of susceptibility through past experiences with medications?

  • Due to genetic differences within the same species of bacteria (correct)
  • Because AST results are not reliable for different people
  • To determine the need for vaccination
  • To identify the source of infection

    • Which laboratory procedure reveals how each person's body reacts differently to antibiotics?

  • Complete Blood Count (CBC)
  • Urinalysis
  • Blood culture testing
  • Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST) (correct)

    • What are the two primary methods utilized in Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST)?

    <p>Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion method and Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) method</p> Signup and view all the answers

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