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Mechanisms of Antimicrobial Agents Quiz

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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?

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?

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?

Potential teratogenic effects of the drug Signup and view all the answers

If a patient requires intravenous (IV) administration of a drug, what should the clinician consider?

The drug cannot be prescribed for outpatients Signup and view all the answers

If a patient is an inpatient, what should the clinician consider when prescribing a drug?

Prescribe a drug that is available in the hospital pharmacy Signup and view all the answers

What factor should be considered when choosing an antimicrobial agent for a patient?

The site of the patient's infection Signup and view all the answers

What should the clinician consider when prescribing an antimicrobial agent to a patient taking other medications?

The potential for drug interactions with other medications Signup and view all the answers

Which type of antimicrobial agents should be avoided in patients with compromised immune systems or leukopenia?

Bacteriostatic agents Signup and view all the answers

What should the clinician consider when choosing between narrow-spectrum and broad-spectrum antimicrobial agents?

Prescribe narrow-spectrum agents if they are effective Signup and view all the answers