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What should be obtained from the nose, throat, or other suspected lesions before antimicrobial drugs are administered?
What should be obtained from the nose, throat, or other suspected lesions before antimicrobial drugs are administered?
- Dacron swabs (correct)
- Tissue biopsies
- Blood samples
- Saliva samples
What is the purpose of the DT test?
What is the purpose of the DT test?
- To monitor treatment response
- To test for antimicrobial resistance
- To detect toxigenicity (correct)
- To identify the bacteria
Why should treatment not be delayed for laboratory reports?
Why should treatment not be delayed for laboratory reports?
- Because the clinical signs are strongly suggestive of diphtheria (correct)
- Because laboratory reports are always accurate
- Because clinical signs are not reliable
- Because treatment is only effective if started immediately
Where should swabs be collected from?
Where should swabs be collected from?
What should physicians do before collecting or submitting samples for culture?
What should physicians do before collecting or submitting samples for culture?
What is the primary goal of treatment in diphtheria?
What is the primary goal of treatment in diphtheria?
How is diphtheria antitoxin produced?
How is diphtheria antitoxin produced?
What is the best way to avoid diphtheria?
What is the best way to avoid diphtheria?
What is acquired through placenta and can last 1 or 2 years after birth?
What is acquired through placenta and can last 1 or 2 years after birth?
What is the term for individuals who have recovered from diphtheria but continue to carry the bacteria in the throat or nose?
What is the term for individuals who have recovered from diphtheria but continue to carry the bacteria in the throat or nose?
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