When Testing Escherichia Coli, Klebsiella Spp

question 18

Multiple Choice

When testing Escherichia coli, Klebsiella spp., and Proteus mirabilis, which drug is mostly likely to indicate the presence of an ESBL?

• A) Aztreonam
• B) Cefpodoxime
• C) Ceftriaxone
• D) Ceftazidime

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Definitions:

HIV/AIDS

A spectrum of conditions caused by infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), leading to the progressive failure of the immune system (AIDS) and increased susceptibility to opportunistic infections and tumors.

Antibody tests

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Collection tube

A tube used in medical and clinical settings for the collection of blood or other specimens from patients for analysis.

Gray stopper

A type of closure used in medical vials or tubes, often indicating specific properties or tests associated with the sample container.