Match the following terms with the appropriate definition.

a.  Test to identify the causative organism and the specific medication to which it is sensitive
b.  Antibiotic that is effective against a large variety of organisms
c.  Medications lose effectiveness against organisms
d.  A new infection as a result of killing the normal flora
e.  An infection as a result of a weakened immune system

1. Superinfection
2. Broad-spectrum
3. Opportunistic infections
4. Culture and sensitivity (C&S) test
5. Resistance


1. d.  A new infection as a result of killing the normal flora
2. b.  Antibiotic that is effective against a large variety of organisms
3. e.  An infection as a result of a weakened immune system
4. a.  Test to identify the causative organism and the specific medication to which it is sensitive
5. c.  Medications lose effectiveness against organisms

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