One of the Most Important Uses of the Gram Stain

question 4

Multiple Choice

One of the most important uses of the Gram stain of expectorated sputum received for routine bacteriologic culture is

• A)to give the physician a quick analysis of the type of organism causing the infection.
• B)to evaluate the quality of the specimen.
• C)to distinguish between the possibility of bacterial or viral source of infection.
• D)to begin appropriate antimicrobial therapy as soon as possible.

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