Which laboratory tests will be performed to determine whether a specific bacterium is resistant to a specific drug?
1. Culture and sensitivity test
2. Complete blood count
3. Blood urea nitrogen
4. Urinalysis
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Rationale 1: Culture and sensitivity is the examination for a specific organism and can determine the correct medication.
Rationale 2: Complete blood count would not determine the specific drug for the specific organism.
Rationale 3: Blood urea nitrogen would not determine the specific drug for the specific organism.
Rationale 4: Urinalysis would not determine the specific drug for the specific organism.
Global Rationale: Culture and sensitivity is the examination for a specific organism and can determine the correct medication. Complete blood count, blood urea nitrogen, and urinalysis would not determine the specific drug for the specific organism.
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