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What is the purpose of using antibiotics in the Empiric way?
What is the purpose of using antibiotics in the Empiric way?
- To treat infections based on microbiologic or serologic diagnosis
- To prevent infections in patients with exposure to virulent pathogens
- To get cultures on the front end for definitive diagnosis
- To start appropriate treatment before the specific pathogen is known (correct)
Which factor helps determine the choice of antibiotics in the Empiric way?
Which factor helps determine the choice of antibiotics in the Empiric way?
- Patient's age and gender
- Local susceptibility trends (correct)
- Patient's vaccination status
- Previous antibiotic resistance patterns
For which type of infection would a patient need a longer duration of antimicrobial therapy?
For which type of infection would a patient need a longer duration of antimicrobial therapy?
- Endometritis (correct)
- Urinary tract infection
- Osteoporosis
- Common cold
What is the risk associated with prolonged unnecessary antibiotic therapy?
What is the risk associated with prolonged unnecessary antibiotic therapy?
In the Definitive use of antibiotics, what helps in selecting the most appropriate antibiotic?
In the Definitive use of antibiotics, what helps in selecting the most appropriate antibiotic?
When is Prophylactic antibiotic use typically recommended in a medical setting?
When is Prophylactic antibiotic use typically recommended in a medical setting?
What is the Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) of an antibiotic?
What is the Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) of an antibiotic?
Which antibiotic interferes with folic acid metabolism?
Which antibiotic interferes with folic acid metabolism?
How do bacteria develop antibiotic resistance through Target Site Alteration?
How do bacteria develop antibiotic resistance through Target Site Alteration?
Which class of antibiotics includes drugs like Tigecycline and Doxycycline?
Which class of antibiotics includes drugs like Tigecycline and Doxycycline?
What is the role of beta-lactamase inhibitors in antibiotics?
What is the role of beta-lactamase inhibitors in antibiotics?
Which antibiotic is known to inhibit DNA gyrase in bacteria?
Which antibiotic is known to inhibit DNA gyrase in bacteria?
In which organisms do antivirals primarily act against?
In which organisms do antivirals primarily act against?
'Minimum Bactericidal Concentration (MBC)' refers to:
'Minimum Bactericidal Concentration (MBC)' refers to:
Which type of reaction is associated with antibiotic allergy?
Which type of reaction is associated with antibiotic allergy?
Which class of antibiotics includes Ciprofloxacin and Levofloxacin?
Which class of antibiotics includes Ciprofloxacin and Levofloxacin?
What is the main target of antibiotics that inhibit protein synthesis?
What is the main target of antibiotics that inhibit protein synthesis?
Which microorganism is primarily targeted by antifungal medications?
Which microorganism is primarily targeted by antifungal medications?
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