Because the Identity of the Bacterial Isolate Is Often Unknown

question 28

Multiple Choice

Because the identity of the bacterial isolate is often unknown at the time the susceptibility testing is performed, it may include drugs that are inappropriate for reporting. What does the microbiologist do when this occurs?

• A) A drug should not be indiscriminately reported because results may be misleading.
• B) If the drug is tested, the results are reported because the microbiologist does not know what antibiotic was prescribed to the patient.
• C) The microbiologist reports this immediately to the microbiology supervisor because this is a wasteful practice.
• D) The microbiologist only reports on the drugs to which the bacteria are sensitive.

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