Ch 14 Flashcards
1
Q
What specimen is commonly collected as first step in identifying pathogens
A
Sputum blood urine
2
Q
Resistant bacterial pathogens
A
Methicillin - resistant staphylococcus aureus MRSA and vancomycin resistant enterococcus vre are examples of resistant bacterial pathogens
3
Q
What is the most common method of prepping bacteria for identification is
A
Gram stain
4
Q
The most common pathogens responsible for community acquired pneumonia CAP includes
A
Haemophilus influenza
Chlamydia
Streptococcus pneumoniae
Legionella pneumophila
Mycoplasma pneumoniae
5
Q
What does the outcome of anti microbial therapy depends on
A
Host factors, pathogens, susceptibility and pharmacodynamics
