25 Questions
What is a consequence of irrational prophylaxis?
A false sense of security
What is an economic consequence of irrational prophylaxis?
Increased treatment cost
What is a long-term consequence of irrational prophylaxis on microorganisms?
Emergence of resistant flora
What is an outcome of irrational prophylaxis on an individual's perception of risk?
Decreased awareness of risk
What is a result of irrational prophylaxis on the effectiveness of antibiotics?
Decreased effectiveness of antibiotics
What is the term for administering antibiotics before knowing the sensitivity of the pathogen?
Empirical antibiotic therapy
What is the primary difference between empirical and rational antibiotic therapy?
Whether the pathogen's sensitivity is known
What is a potential drawback of using antibiotics to treat pylori infections?
Emergence of resistant bacteria
In which type of therapy are antibiotics administered after culture and in vitro testing?
Rational antibiotic therapy
What is a factor that may influence a healthcare provider's decision to prescribe antibiotics for pylori infections?
Drug costs
What is a possible consequence of using antibiotics to treat pylori infections?
Emergence of resistant bacteria
What is the purpose of in vitro testing in rational antibiotic therapy?
To establish the pathogen's sensitivity to antibiotics
Which type of therapy is often used in urgent situations where time is of the essence?
Empirical antibiotic therapy
Why might a healthcare provider avoid prescribing antibiotics for pylori infections?
To minimize the emergence of resistant bacteria
What is a consideration in the management of pylori infections?
Incidence of possible side-effects
Why are antibiotics given to seriously ill patients through the parenteral route?
To avoid the problems of absorption from the intestinal tract
What is the main concern in administering antibiotics to seriously ill patients through the oral route?
Problems of absorption from the intestinal tract
Which route of administration is preferred in seriously ill patients to ensure rapid absorption of antibiotics?
Parenteral route
What is the primary goal of administering antibiotics through the parenteral route in seriously ill patients?
To overcome problems of absorption from the intestinal tract
Why is the oral route not preferred in seriously ill patients requiring antibiotic therapy?
It may lead to problems of absorption from the intestinal tract
What is the primary route of administration for the majority of first-generation cephalosporins?
Parenteral
Which cephalosporin is restricted to hospital use?
Cephradine
What is the characteristic of Cephradine and Cephalexin among first-generation cephalosporins?
Used in dentistry and can be given by mouth
Which of the following is NOT a first-generation cephalosporin used in dentistry?
Cephalothin
What is the commonality among Cephalexin, Cephradine, and Cephaloridine?
All are first-generation cephalosporins
Test your understanding of antibiotic therapy approaches, including empirical and rational methods, and how they differ in terms of pathogen sensitivity and laboratory testing. Learn about the importance of targeted antibiotic treatment and how it affects patient outcomes. Improve your knowledge of antibiotic therapy and its applications.
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