AST Flashcards
1
Q
*** are a class of drugs used to treat bacterial infections. They work by killing or stopping the growth of bacteria, which helps to eliminate the infection.
A
antibiotics
2
Q
*** can be used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections, including ear infections, strep throat, urinary tract infections, and pneumonia, among others.
A
antibiotics
3
Q
is performed on bacteria causing an individual’s infection after they have been recovered in a culture of the specimen.
A
Antibiotic Susceptibility Testing
4
Q
AST is used to determine the potential effectiveness of specific antibiotics on the bacteria and/or to determine if the bacteria have developed *** to certain antibiotics.
A
resistance
