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What is the primary purpose of Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST)?
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?
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?
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)?
What are the two primary methods utilized in Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST)?
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