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How do you know which antibiotic to prescribe?

  1. Culture sensitivity
  2. Patient's preference
  3. Dentist's experience only
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Correct answer: A. Culture sensitivity

  • A. CORRECT. Culture and sensitivity testing identifies the organism and the effective antibiotic, guiding targeted therapy.
  • B. INCORRECT. Patient preference does not determine appropriate antimicrobial choice.
  • C. INCORRECT. Experience helps empirically but is not the definitive basis for selection.

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