Empirical vs Rational Antibiotic Therapy

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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?

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?

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?

Decreased awareness of risk Signup and view all the answers

What is a result of irrational prophylaxis on the effectiveness of antibiotics?

Decreased effectiveness of antibiotics Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for administering antibiotics before knowing the sensitivity of the pathogen?

Empirical antibiotic therapy Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between empirical and rational antibiotic therapy?

Whether the pathogen's sensitivity is known Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential drawback of using antibiotics to treat pylori infections?

Emergence of resistant bacteria Signup and view all the answers

In which type of therapy are antibiotics administered after culture and in vitro testing?

Rational antibiotic therapy Signup and view all the answers

What is a factor that may influence a healthcare provider's decision to prescribe antibiotics for pylori infections?

Drug costs Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible consequence of using antibiotics to treat pylori infections?

Emergence of resistant bacteria Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of in vitro testing in rational antibiotic therapy?

To establish the pathogen's sensitivity to antibiotics Signup and view all the answers

Which type of therapy is often used in urgent situations where time is of the essence?

Empirical antibiotic therapy Signup and view all the answers

Why might a healthcare provider avoid prescribing antibiotics for pylori infections?

To minimize the emergence of resistant bacteria Signup and view all the answers

What is a consideration in the management of pylori infections?

Incidence of possible side-effects Signup and view all the answers

Why are antibiotics given to seriously ill patients through the parenteral route?

To avoid the problems of absorption from the intestinal tract Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concern in administering antibiotics to seriously ill patients through the oral route?

Problems of absorption from the intestinal tract Signup and view all the answers

Which route of administration is preferred in seriously ill patients to ensure rapid absorption of antibiotics?

Parenteral route Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary route of administration for the majority of first-generation cephalosporins?

Parenteral Signup and view all the answers

Which cephalosporin is restricted to hospital use?

Cephradine Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of Cephradine and Cephalexin among first-generation cephalosporins?

Used in dentistry and can be given by mouth Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a first-generation cephalosporin used in dentistry?

Cephalothin Signup and view all the answers

What is the commonality among Cephalexin, Cephradine, and Cephaloridine?

All are first-generation cephalosporins Signup and view all the answers