An Etest Is a Clinical Tool Used for the Determination

question 24

Multiple Choice

An Etest is a clinical tool used for the determination of

• A) enteric presence.
• B) Escherichia coli O157:H7 presence.
• C) the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) value of an antimicrobial agent.
• D) pathogenic enzyme activity.

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Definitions:

MAO Inhibitor

A type of medication used to treat depression by inhibiting the action of the enzyme monoamine oxidase, which breaks down neurotransmitters such as serotonin and dopamine.

Depression

A mental health disorder characterized by persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life.

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)

A class of drugs typically used as antidepressants in the treatment of major depressive disorder and anxiety disorders, by increasing serotonin levels in the brain.

MAO Inhibitors

Medications that prevent the breakdown of monoamine neurotransmitters, increasing levels in the brain and used in treating depression.