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Which method represents the gold standard for susceptibility testing?
Which method represents the gold standard for susceptibility testing?
- Automated method
- Disk diffusion method
- Minimum bactericidal concentration method
- Broth dilution method (correct)
What does MIC stand for in susceptibility testing?
What does MIC stand for in susceptibility testing?
- Minimum Inhibition Concentration
- Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (correct)
- Maximum Inhibition Concentration
- Minimum Infectious Concentration
Which method involves placing fibrous disks or strips containing drug concentrations on agar plates?
Which method involves placing fibrous disks or strips containing drug concentrations on agar plates?
- Automated method
- Broth dilution method
- Minimum bactericidal concentration method
- Disk diffusion method (correct)
What represents a continuum rather than a dichotomy in susceptibility testing?
What represents a continuum rather than a dichotomy in susceptibility testing?
In the automated method, what does the machine do with the standardized inoculum of the organism?
In the automated method, what does the machine do with the standardized inoculum of the organism?
Which body fluid can be used to correlate the MIC with achievable concentrations at the site of infection?
Which body fluid can be used to correlate the MIC with achievable concentrations at the site of infection?
What is the MIC range that defines a pneumoniae strain as resistant to penicillin?
What is the MIC range that defines a pneumoniae strain as resistant to penicillin?
Which reference source is mentioned for compiling and updating antimicrobial therapy data?
Which reference source is mentioned for compiling and updating antimicrobial therapy data?
Why should sulfonamides and penicillinase-resistant penicillins be avoided in late pregnancy and neonates?
Why should sulfonamides and penicillinase-resistant penicillins be avoided in late pregnancy and neonates?
In what situations are bactericidal drugs, like penicillins, preferred in patients?
In what situations are bactericidal drugs, like penicillins, preferred in patients?
Which factor is highlighted as a consideration in drug selection due to patient acceptance?
Which factor is highlighted as a consideration in drug selection due to patient acceptance?
What is the main reason behind choosing amoxicillin as the drug of choice for common infections?
What is the main reason behind choosing amoxicillin as the drug of choice for common infections?
Why might amoxicillin be preferred over penicillin V for group A streptococcal infections?
Why might amoxicillin be preferred over penicillin V for group A streptococcal infections?
What is a significant factor affecting patient compliance with a prescribed antibiotic regimen?
What is a significant factor affecting patient compliance with a prescribed antibiotic regimen?
In what scenario might penicillins require higher doses, IV administration, or prolonged therapy?
In what scenario might penicillins require higher doses, IV administration, or prolonged therapy?
Which outcome is important to monitor specifically in pneumonia cases during treatment?
Which outcome is important to monitor specifically in pneumonia cases during treatment?
What should patients be advised to do if there is no improvement in their condition after 48 to 72 hours of antibiotic treatment?
What should patients be advised to do if there is no improvement in their condition after 48 to 72 hours of antibiotic treatment?
What are common signs of improvement that should be monitored in patients during antibiotic therapy?
What are common signs of improvement that should be monitored in patients during antibiotic therapy?
In case of more than three watery, unformed stools per day or blood in the stool during antibiotic therapy, what should be done?
In case of more than three watery, unformed stools per day or blood in the stool during antibiotic therapy, what should be done?
What is a potential consequence of not completing a full course of antibiotic therapy?
What is a potential consequence of not completing a full course of antibiotic therapy?
Why should doses of antibiotics be spaced evenly throughout the day?
Why should doses of antibiotics be spaced evenly throughout the day?
What is the correct action if a patient misses a dose of penicillin V?
What is the correct action if a patient misses a dose of penicillin V?
Why should patients avoid crushing chewable tablets of penicillin V or dicloxacillin?
Why should patients avoid crushing chewable tablets of penicillin V or dicloxacillin?
What is important about the clavulanate content in oral tablets and chewable tablets of amoxicillin/clavulanate?
What is important about the clavulanate content in oral tablets and chewable tablets of amoxicillin/clavulanate?
Why should liquid formulations of antibiotics always be dispensed with a calibrated measuring device?
Why should liquid formulations of antibiotics always be dispensed with a calibrated measuring device?
What is the importance of telling patients whether there will be liquid medication remaining at the end of their therapy course?
What is the importance of telling patients whether there will be liquid medication remaining at the end of their therapy course?
What should be done if severe diarrhea occurs in a patient taking penicillins?
What should be done if severe diarrhea occurs in a patient taking penicillins?
Why are lifestyle management and prevention strategies important in reducing antibiotic usage?
Why are lifestyle management and prevention strategies important in reducing antibiotic usage?
What should diabetic patients taking aminopenicillins and clavulanate do to obtain accurate glucose testing results?
What should diabetic patients taking aminopenicillins and clavulanate do to obtain accurate glucose testing results?
How can healthcare providers minimize pain and prevent needle blockage during intramuscular injection of thick preparations like procaine and benzathine?
How can healthcare providers minimize pain and prevent needle blockage during intramuscular injection of thick preparations like procaine and benzathine?
Why is it important for patients to be able to distinguish allergic reactions from other adverse effects of medications?
Why is it important for patients to be able to distinguish allergic reactions from other adverse effects of medications?
Why should patients with immediate allergic reactions wear an identification bracelet?
Why should patients with immediate allergic reactions wear an identification bracelet?
What can patients use to manage mild diarrhea caused by penicillins?
What can patients use to manage mild diarrhea caused by penicillins?
Why is it advised to consult the package insert for proper mixing and storage of reconstituted parenteral penicillins?
Why is it advised to consult the package insert for proper mixing and storage of reconstituted parenteral penicillins?
