Important Factors That Must Be Considered When Determining Whether Antimicrobial

question 61

Multiple Choice

Important factors that must be considered when determining whether antimicrobial susceptibility testing is warranted include

• A) the body site from which the organism was isolated.
• B) the presence of other bacteria and the quality of the specimen from which the organism was grown.
• C) the host's status.
• D) All the above

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Definitions:

Depolarization

A reversal in the electrical potential across a cell's plasma membrane, leading to the initiation of an action potential or nerve impulse.

Sodium Ions

Positively charged atoms of sodium, crucial for maintaining fluid balance and transmitting nerve impulses in the body.

Potassium Ions

Electrolytes with a positive charge found inside and outside of cells, essential for maintaining normal cell function including nerve impulse transmission and muscle contraction.

Excitation-Contraction Coupling

Stimulation of a muscle fiber produces an action potential that results in contraction of the muscle fiber.