Drug Susceptibility Testing

question 25

Multiple Choice

Drug susceptibility testing

• A)determines the patient's response to various antimicrobics.
• B)determines the pathogen's response to various antimicrobics.
• C)determines if normal flora will be affected by antimicrobics.
• D)determines if the drug is increasing to toxic levels in a patient.
• E)determines the pathogen's identity.

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Definitions:

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter that is believed to play a key role in maintaining mood balance.

Depression

A common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think, and how you act, leading to feelings of sadness and/or a loss of interest in activities once enjoyed.

Tranquilizers

Drugs commonly prescribed for patients who complain of unhappiness, anxiety, or worry.

Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid

A neurotransmitter in the brain that plays a key role in regulating neuronal excitability and is involved in reducing anxiety, promoting sleep, and managing muscle tone.