L4 (1/19)

Question 1

Which will be the least likely scientific factor to be considered in deciding antimicrobial therapy?

A. Know the drugs
B. Know the microbes
C. Know the patient
D. Know the client

Answer 1

D. Know the client

Just have to know if the client can afford the therapy; least likely scientific factor

Question 2

In general, drugs with lower MIC values are better choice for treatment

True or False

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Use of pure culture of a bacteria in antimicrobial susceptibility testing is critical for obtaining accurate results

True or False

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Which of the following statement is incorrect regarding antimicrobial susceptibility testing?

A. MIC is the lowest concentration of antimicrobial agent which can inhibit the growth of bacteria
B. Published break point are required for interpretation of AST results
C. MIC can be measured in E-Test
D. MIC can be accurately measured in Disk diffusion test (Kirby Bauer tests)

Answer 4

idk :/