The Development of Second-Line and Third-Line Antimicrobial Agents Demonstrates

question 17

Multiple Choice

The development of second-line and third-line antimicrobial agents demonstrates:

• A)cross-resistance
• B)the effectiveness of first-line drugs
• C)an effective method to limit drug resistance
• D)the increasingly difficultly of treating drug resistant bacteria

Understand the Nominal Group Technique (NGT) and its procedures and benefits.

Identify the limitations and strengths of different decision-making processes, including MAU.

Understand the principles and benefits of quality circles in organizational settings.

Recognize the strategies and limitations of capacity-building for community organizations.

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Definitions:

Microbiologic Specimen Smear

A laboratory technique involving the spreading of a sample onto a slide for microscopic examination to detect and identify microorganisms.

Qualitative Analysis

The examination of non-numerical data like text, video, or audio to understand concepts, opinions, or experiences.

Pathogen

A microorganism that causes disease in its host, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.

Throat Culture Specimen

A sample collected from the throat, typically using a swab, to test for the presence of pathogens, like bacteria or viruses, that could cause infections.