Mastering Antimicrobial Agents
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Which topic is NOT covered in the outline?

  • Acquired Resistance to Antimicrobial Drugs
  • Classification of Antimicrobial Drugs
  • Superinfection
  • Nursing Responsibilities (correct)

    • When were modern antimicrobial agents introduced?

  • 1960s
  • 1930s
  • 1950s
  • 1940s (correct)

    • What is the purpose of antimicrobial therapy?

  • To reduce morbidity and mortality from infection (correct)
  • To increase microbial resistance
  • To limit the use of effective drugs
  • To render currently effective antibiotics useless

    • What is one limitation of currently effective antibiotics?

    <p>They are rendered useless by evolving microbial resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done within 24 hours of admission when the specific bacterium or fungus causing an infection is known?

    <p>Start the initial antibiotic regimen</p> Signup and view all the answers

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