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What is the purpose of an Antibiogram?
What is the purpose of an Antibiogram?
- To recommend drugs based on patient age and allergies
- To list all available drugs in the hospital pharmacy
- To provide information on drug susceptibility and resistance patterns of pathogens (correct)
- To identify the pathogen causing the infection
If a patient is allergic to an antimicrobial drug, what should the clinician do?
If a patient is allergic to an antimicrobial drug, what should the clinician do?
- Prescribe the drug and monitor closely for reactions
- Avoid prescribing the drug to which the patient is allergic (correct)
- Prescribe the drug and provide antihistamines to counter the allergy
- Prescribe the drug at a lower dose
Which factor should be considered when prescribing drugs to very young or very old patients?
Which factor should be considered when prescribing drugs to very young or very old patients?
- Cost of the drug
- Spectrum of activity of the drug
- Route of administration of the drug
- Certain drugs may be contraindicated in these age groups (correct)
What should the clinician consider when prescribing drugs to a pregnant patient?
What should the clinician consider when prescribing drugs to a pregnant patient?
If a patient requires intravenous (IV) administration of a drug, what should the clinician consider?
If a patient requires intravenous (IV) administration of a drug, what should the clinician consider?
If a patient is an inpatient, what should the clinician consider when prescribing a drug?
If a patient is an inpatient, what should the clinician consider when prescribing a drug?
What factor should be considered when choosing an antimicrobial agent for a patient?
What factor should be considered when choosing an antimicrobial agent for a patient?
What should the clinician consider when prescribing an antimicrobial agent to a patient taking other medications?
What should the clinician consider when prescribing an antimicrobial agent to a patient taking other medications?
Which type of antimicrobial agents should be avoided in patients with compromised immune systems or leukopenia?
Which type of antimicrobial agents should be avoided in patients with compromised immune systems or leukopenia?
What should the clinician consider when choosing between narrow-spectrum and broad-spectrum antimicrobial agents?
What should the clinician consider when choosing between narrow-spectrum and broad-spectrum antimicrobial agents?
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