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What differentiates formig from staph on blood agar in terms of their ability to lyse RBCs?
What differentiates formig from staph on blood agar in terms of their ability to lyse RBCs?
- Staph causes seethrough lysis, while formig causes incomplete lysis.
- Formig lyses RBCs incompletely, while staph can lyse RBCs completely.
- Formig causes no lysis of RBCs, while staph can cause partial lysis.
- Formig can lyse RBCs completely, while staph can only cause incomplete lysis. (correct)
Why is it important for patients to finish the course of antibiotics (ABX) as prescribed?
Why is it important for patients to finish the course of antibiotics (ABX) as prescribed?
- Incomplete ABX course can cause generalized systemic symptoms.
- Discontinuation of ABX will lead to recurrent infections with different bacteria.
- Discontinuation of ABX can lead to prolonged illness and potential kidney damage. (correct)
- ABX resistance increases with incomplete courses of treatment.
Which bacterium is susceptible to treatment with beta-lactamase antibiotics?
Which bacterium is susceptible to treatment with beta-lactamase antibiotics?
- Vancomycin-resistant Staph aureus
- Group A strep (correct)
- Streptococcus pneumoniae
- Enterococci
What characteristic differentiates Group A strep from Staph aureus in terms of antibiotic resistance?
What characteristic differentiates Group A strep from Staph aureus in terms of antibiotic resistance?
What can happen if serum levels of bacteriocidal antibiotics are not maintained at the required levels?
What can happen if serum levels of bacteriocidal antibiotics are not maintained at the required levels?
Why is it crucial for patients to adhere to the prescribed antibiotic regimen?
Why is it crucial for patients to adhere to the prescribed antibiotic regimen?
What is the main difference between Group A strep and Staph aureus in terms of their interaction with antibodies on blood agar plate?
What is the main difference between Group A strep and Staph aureus in terms of their interaction with antibodies on blood agar plate?
What consequence can arise from discontinuation of antibiotics (ABX) before completing the course?
What consequence can arise from discontinuation of antibiotics (ABX) before completing the course?
Why is it essential to maintain bacteriocidal antibiotic levels in the blood during treatment?
Why is it essential to maintain bacteriocidal antibiotic levels in the blood during treatment?
How does Group A strep differ from Staph aureus in terms of antibiotic resistance?
How does Group A strep differ from Staph aureus in terms of antibiotic resistance?
In what scenario might serum levels of bacteriocidal antibiotics become critical?
In what scenario might serum levels of bacteriocidal antibiotics become critical?
What danger can arise if Enterococci become resistant to vancomycin?
What danger can arise if Enterococci become resistant to vancomycin?
How does Strep pneumoniae resistance to beta-lactamase antibiotics compare to Enterococci resistance?
How does Strep pneumoniae resistance to beta-lactamase antibiotics compare to Enterococci resistance?
What is the consequence of discontinuing antibiotics (ABX) before completing the course?
What is the consequence of discontinuing antibiotics (ABX) before completing the course?
In what way does Group A strep differ from Staph aureus in terms of their interaction with antibodies on blood agar plate?
In what way does Group A strep differ from Staph aureus in terms of their interaction with antibodies on blood agar plate?
What is the main difference between Strep pneumoniae and Enterococci in terms of their resistance to antibiotics?
What is the main difference between Strep pneumoniae and Enterococci in terms of their resistance to antibiotics?
Why is it important for patients to maintain bacteriocidal antibiotic levels in their blood during treatment?
Why is it important for patients to maintain bacteriocidal antibiotic levels in their blood during treatment?
Which bacteria is susceptible to treatment with beta-lactamase antibiotics?
Which bacteria is susceptible to treatment with beta-lactamase antibiotics?
What can happen if Enterococci become resistant to vancomycin?
What can happen if Enterococci become resistant to vancomycin?
In what scenario might serum levels of bacteriocidal antibiotics become critical?
In what scenario might serum levels of bacteriocidal antibiotics become critical?
What differentiates Group A strep from Staph aureus on blood agar in terms of their interaction with antibodies?
What differentiates Group A strep from Staph aureus on blood agar in terms of their interaction with antibodies?
How does Strep pneumoniae resistance to beta-lactamase antibiotics compare to Enterococci resistance?
How does Strep pneumoniae resistance to beta-lactamase antibiotics compare to Enterococci resistance?
What consequence can arise from inadequate compliance with ABX therapy?
What consequence can arise from inadequate compliance with ABX therapy?
Why is it crucial for patients to maintain bacteriocidal antibiotic levels during treatment?
Why is it crucial for patients to maintain bacteriocidal antibiotic levels during treatment?
