Chapter 3: Throat Culture Flashcards
1
Q
How is a throat swab for culture obtained?
A
Using a culturette.
2
Q
The culture can isolate the bacteria causing?
A
Infection and determine the potential effectiveness of specific antibiotics for treating the bacteria.
3
Q
What is Common Practice?
A
For a rapid strep test to be performed initially in the office.
4
Q
What is the first reason the test result can return negative?
A
It is only testing for Group A strep, and there are other groups of strep.
5
Q
What is the second reason the test result can return negative?
A
The test is not as accurate if the Group A strip is in an early stage.
