In the United States the System Developed to Track a Variety

question 29

Multiple Choice

In the United States the system developed to track a variety of characteristics of antibiotics and their use in both humans and animals is called:

• A) National System for Monitoring of Animal Antibiotics
• B) National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System for Enteric Bacteria
• C) National Surveillance System for Diarrheal Diseases
• D) National Infection Control and Prevention System

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Definitions:

Powdered Gloves

Gloves that are dusted with a powder to make them easier to put on or take off, now less common in medical use due to allergy concerns.

Employee Health Services

Programs and services offered by employers to maintain and promote the health and well-being of their employees.

Neutrophil Count

A measure of the number of neutrophils, which are a type of white blood cell, in the blood; important for determining the body's capacity to fight infections.

Acute Bacterial Infection

A rapid onset infection caused by bacteria, characterized by symptoms that develop quickly and are typically severe.