Card 47 / 59: What is the purpose of ESBL testing?
A)
To screen the organism for the presence of beta lactamase production
B)
To ensure that if the organism is beta lactamase positive that clavulanic acid will work in conjunction with other antibiotics.
C)
To ensure that none beta lactam drugs will be effective on the organism
D)
None of the answers listed
Answer:
B) To ensure that if the organism is beta lactamase positive that clavulanic acid will work in conjunction with other antibiotics.
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