When Antibacterials Are Prescribed for the Treatment of an Infection

question 5

Multiple Choice

When antibacterials are prescribed for the treatment of an infection and a culture is ordered, what should happen next?

• A) The initial dose of the antibiotic should be given before the culture is taken.
• B) The culture should be taken before the initial dose of the antibiotic is given.
• C) The culture should be taken any time after the antibiotic therapy begins.
• D) The culture may be taken at any time before or during antibiotic therapy.

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