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folubunmi

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on: Jul 23, 2018
Which of the following laboratory tests will be performed to determine whether a specific bacterium is resistant to a specific drug?
 
  1. Culture and sensitivity test
  2. Complete blood count
  3. Blood urea nitrogen
  4. Urinalysis

Question 2

The drug that would most likely be used in the treatment of tuberculosis is
 
  1. erythromycin (E-mycin).
  2. Vancomycin (Vancocin).
  3. Isoniazid (INH).
  4. Gentamicin (Garamycin).


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yasmina

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Culture and sensitivity is the examination for a specific organism, and can determine the correct medication.
Rationale 2: Complete blood count would not determine the specific drug for the specific organism.
Rationale 3: Blood urea nitrogen would not determine the specific drug for the specific organism.
Rationale 4: Urinalysis would not determine the specific drug for the specific organism.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Erythromycin is most effective against gram-positive bacteria.
Rationale 2: Vancomycin is used for bactericidal reasons.
Rationale 3: Isoniazid (INH) is the drug of choice for anti-tuberculosis therapy.
Rationale 4: Gentamicin is used for bactericidal reasons.


folubunmi

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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