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cmoore54

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on: Jul 23, 2018
Each infection must be carefully evaluated to determine the specific causative organism and the therapy that will be most effective against it. How is this usually done?
 
  a. Stool examination
  b. Scraping of lesions
  c. Incubation of discharge from lesions
  d. Culture and sensitivity studies

Question 2

Which term refers to an antibiotic with a high degree of activity against many different organisms?
 
  a. Antimicrobial
  b. Antimycotic
  c. Broad-spectrum
  d. Bacteriostatic


meryzewe

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

ANS: D
The organisms must be carefully cultured and tested to see which medications are effective against them (medication sensitivity). Blood must be drawn for culture and sensitivity studies before any drug is started or the cultures will not be accurate.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Drugs that are effective against a variety of organisms are called broad-spectrum antibiotics.


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