The following statement(s) is/are true concerning initial microbiologic diagnostic techniques.
A. Appropriate expeditious transport of specimens to the microbiology laboratory is essential for obtaining accurate clinical information
B. The use of potassium hydroxide in preparing a specimen slide for light microscopy will be useful in identification of anaerobic bacteria
C. Antibiotic sensitivity is determined by exposing the specific microorganism to varying amounts of antibiotic with the concentration of the antibiotic inhibiting growth referred to as the MIC (minimal inhibitory concentration)
D. Serum levels of antimicrobial agents should achieve in excess of a 4-to 8-fold increase over the MIC to be considered clinically efficacious.
Answer:A
The following statement(s) is/are true concerning initial microbiologic diagnostic techniques.
A. Appropriate expeditious transport of specimens to the microbiology laboratory is essential for obtaining accurate clinical information B. The use of potassium hydroxide in preparing a specimen slide for light microscopy will be useful in identification of anaerobic bacteria C. Antibiotic sensitivity is determined by exposing the specific microorganism to varying amounts of antibiotic with the concentration of the antibiotic inhibiting growth referred to as the MIC (minimal inhibitory concentration) D. Serum levels of antimicrobial agents should achieve in excess of a 4-to 8-fold increase over the MIC to be considered clinically efficacious.