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What is a consequence of irrational prophylaxis?
What is a consequence of irrational prophylaxis?
- Emergence of a new type of flora
- A false sense of security (correct)
- Development of a new antibiotic
- Reduced treatment cost
What is an economic consequence of irrational prophylaxis?
What is an economic consequence of irrational prophylaxis?
- Increased treatment cost (correct)
- Reduction in the cost of antibiotics
- Reduced healthcare expenditure
- No change in treatment cost
What is a long-term consequence of irrational prophylaxis on microorganisms?
What is a long-term consequence of irrational prophylaxis on microorganisms?
- Extinction of flora
- Emergence of sensitive flora
- Emergence of resistant flora (correct)
- No change in flora
What is an outcome of irrational prophylaxis on an individual's perception of risk?
What is an outcome of irrational prophylaxis on an individual's perception of risk?
What is a result of irrational prophylaxis on the effectiveness of antibiotics?
What is a result of irrational prophylaxis on the effectiveness of antibiotics?
What is the term for administering antibiotics before knowing the sensitivity of the pathogen?
What is the term for administering antibiotics before knowing the sensitivity of the pathogen?
What is the primary difference between empirical and rational antibiotic therapy?
What is the primary difference between empirical and rational antibiotic therapy?
What is a potential drawback of using antibiotics to treat pylori infections?
What is a potential drawback of using antibiotics to treat pylori infections?
In which type of therapy are antibiotics administered after culture and in vitro testing?
In which type of therapy are antibiotics administered after culture and in vitro testing?
What is a factor that may influence a healthcare provider's decision to prescribe antibiotics for pylori infections?
What is a factor that may influence a healthcare provider's decision to prescribe antibiotics for pylori infections?
What is a possible consequence of using antibiotics to treat pylori infections?
What is a possible consequence of using antibiotics to treat pylori infections?
What is the purpose of in vitro testing in rational antibiotic therapy?
What is the purpose of in vitro testing in rational antibiotic therapy?
Which type of therapy is often used in urgent situations where time is of the essence?
Which type of therapy is often used in urgent situations where time is of the essence?
Why might a healthcare provider avoid prescribing antibiotics for pylori infections?
Why might a healthcare provider avoid prescribing antibiotics for pylori infections?
What is a consideration in the management of pylori infections?
What is a consideration in the management of pylori infections?
Why are antibiotics given to seriously ill patients through the parenteral route?
Why are antibiotics given to seriously ill patients through the parenteral route?
What is the main concern in administering antibiotics to seriously ill patients through the oral route?
What is the main concern in administering antibiotics to seriously ill patients through the oral route?
Which route of administration is preferred in seriously ill patients to ensure rapid absorption of antibiotics?
Which route of administration is preferred in seriously ill patients to ensure rapid absorption of antibiotics?
What is the primary goal of administering antibiotics through the parenteral route in seriously ill patients?
What is the primary goal of administering antibiotics through the parenteral route in seriously ill patients?
Why is the oral route not preferred in seriously ill patients requiring antibiotic therapy?
Why is the oral route not preferred in seriously ill patients requiring antibiotic therapy?
What is the primary route of administration for the majority of first-generation cephalosporins?
What is the primary route of administration for the majority of first-generation cephalosporins?
Which cephalosporin is restricted to hospital use?
Which cephalosporin is restricted to hospital use?
What is the characteristic of Cephradine and Cephalexin among first-generation cephalosporins?
What is the characteristic of Cephradine and Cephalexin among first-generation cephalosporins?
Which of the following is NOT a first-generation cephalosporin used in dentistry?
Which of the following is NOT a first-generation cephalosporin used in dentistry?
What is the commonality among Cephalexin, Cephradine, and Cephaloridine?
What is the commonality among Cephalexin, Cephradine, and Cephaloridine?
