Why would a broad-spectrum antibiotic drug be given before a surgical procedure?
a. To allow development of a super-resistant bacteria
b. To cover any potential surgical contamination
c. For procedures associated with high risk of infection
d. To assess for any sensitivity or allergic reaction
ANS: C
Antibiotic prophylaxis is commonly used for procedures associated with brief exposure to possible infection, for procedures not frequently associated with infection but when occurrence would have disastrous or life-threatening consequences, or for intraoperative irrigation to minimize bacterial colonization. It can be given while waiting for culture results.
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What will be an ideal response?
A PIO has no role in selling an agency's message
a. True b. False
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