GENERAL HISTOLOGY

INTEGUMENTERY SYSTEM

INTEGUMENTERY SYSTEM MISCELLENOUS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Scenario:you are a doctor and your patient has a possible skin infection. You are trying to determine what antibiotics to prescribe. Which test would you order for your patient?
A
Skin biopsy
B
Patch test
C
Skin culture
D
X-ray
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -AST and AFST are types of lab tests that cultures (grows) bacteria and fungi to determine how sensitive the germ is to different antibiotics and antifungals. The test results can be used to help select the best antibiotic to treat an infection.

Detailed explanation-2: -Determine the likelihood of a bacterial infection. Signs and symptoms of bacterial URIs can be similar to those of viral infections. Weight the benefits against the harms of antibiotics. Implement judicious prescribing strategies. 26-Nov-2013

Detailed explanation-3: -The nature and seriousness of the infection. The status of the person’s immune system (how well it can help the drug fight the infection) The drug’s possible side effects. The possibility of allergies or other serious reactions to the drug. More items

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