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What analogy is used to describe how bacteria develop resistance by producing a substance that fights against the antibiotic?
What analogy is used to describe how bacteria develop resistance by producing a substance that fights against the antibiotic?
- Needle and thread
- Lock and key (correct)
- Scissors and paper
- Hammer and nail
How is the concept of altering the structure of drug target molecules explained in the context of bacteria developing resistance?
How is the concept of altering the structure of drug target molecules explained in the context of bacteria developing resistance?
- Painting a wall
- Switching light bulbs
- Swapping puzzle pieces
- Changing locks so the key no longer fits (correct)
What process leads to resistance development through advantageous random mutations?
What process leads to resistance development through advantageous random mutations?
- Addition
- Mutation
- Deletion
- Selection (correct)
In what way do bacteria develop resistance by causing drug inactivation?
In what way do bacteria develop resistance by causing drug inactivation?
How does excessive use of antibiotics lead to the dominance of resistant strains in a bacterial population?
How does excessive use of antibiotics lead to the dominance of resistant strains in a bacterial population?
Infections acquired in a healthcare setting, known as nosocomial infections, are often resistant due to what factor?
Infections acquired in a healthcare setting, known as nosocomial infections, are often resistant due to what factor?
What is the significance of high lactate levels in the blood during a severe infection?
What is the significance of high lactate levels in the blood during a severe infection?
In the context of antibiotic therapy, what do Broad Spectrum antibiotics target?
In the context of antibiotic therapy, what do Broad Spectrum antibiotics target?
Which class of antibiotics disrupts bacterial protein synthesis and is reserved for serious systemic infections?
Which class of antibiotics disrupts bacterial protein synthesis and is reserved for serious systemic infections?
Which mechanism of action do Bacteriostatic antibiotics primarily employ?
Which mechanism of action do Bacteriostatic antibiotics primarily employ?
Which antibiotic is contraindicated in individuals under 18 years old and those with Myasthenia gravis?
Which antibiotic is contraindicated in individuals under 18 years old and those with Myasthenia gravis?
What are the most common side effects associated with fluoroquinolones?
What are the most common side effects associated with fluoroquinolones?
What is the role of creatinine in assessing kidney function?
What is the role of creatinine in assessing kidney function?
Which class of antibiotics inhibits DNA synthesis by bacterial enzymes?
Which class of antibiotics inhibits DNA synthesis by bacterial enzymes?
What type of antibiotic would be most appropriate for an infection caused by a wide range of organisms?
What type of antibiotic would be most appropriate for an infection caused by a wide range of organisms?
How does septic shock contribute to the body's tissues not receiving adequate oxygen?
How does septic shock contribute to the body's tissues not receiving adequate oxygen?
What key nursing consideration is advised for individuals receiving aminoglycosides?
What key nursing consideration is advised for individuals receiving aminoglycosides?
What neurological disorder involves the body's immune system attacking its peripheral nervous system?
What neurological disorder involves the body's immune system attacking its peripheral nervous system?
