Question

question 45 (mandatory) (1 point) a 21 - year - old female patient presents with high leukocyte esterase and nitrites in her urine, but she is already on antibiotics. when should blood be drawn on this patient to perform a culture and sensitivity? a) antibiotics should not influence the result of the blood c&s b) no earlier that 7 days after the patient completes the antibiotic treatment c) just before the patients next dose d) as close as possible to the patients previous dose

Explanation:

Antibiotics can interfere with blood culture and sensitivity (C&S) results. Drawing blood just before the next dose minimizes the antibiotic concentration in the blood, reducing interference.

Answer:

c) Just before the patient's next dose