Ch 14

Question 1

What specimen is commonly collected as first step in identifying pathogens

Answer 1

Sputum blood urine

Question 2

Resistant bacterial pathogens

Answer 2

Methicillin - resistant staphylococcus aureus MRSA and vancomycin resistant enterococcus vre are examples of resistant bacterial pathogens

Question 3

What is the most common method of prepping bacteria for identification is

Answer 3

Gram stain

Question 4

The most common pathogens responsible for community acquired pneumonia CAP includes

Answer 4

Haemophilus influenza
Chlamydia
Streptococcus pneumoniae
Legionella pneumophila
Mycoplasma pneumoniae

Question 5

What does the outcome of anti microbial therapy depends on

Answer 5

Host factors, pathogens, susceptibility and pharmacodynamics