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Using an assay to determine the exact level of antibiotic present in a blood sample is done to
 
  A) determine the appropriate level for therapy.
  B) establish the dosing pattern for the most effective antibiotic level.
  C) ensure the current level of antibiotic is not present in the toxic range.
  D) ensure the patient is compliant in taking the antibiotic as directed.

Question 2

A physician suspects his patient has an infection due to Bartonella spp. She calls the microbiology department for the specimen of choice for diagnosis. You advise her that the diagnosis is best made using
 
  A) culture of blood. B) serum for IFA or EIA.
  C) culture of blood vessel tissue. D) A and B.


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xMRAZ

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

B


Pea0909berry

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Gracias!

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