In postoperative intensive care unit, five patients developed postoperative wound infection on the same day. The best method to prevent cross infection occurring in other patients in the same ward is to:
APractice proper hand washing
BDisinfect the ward with sodium hypochlorite
CFumigate the ward
DGive antibiotics to all other patients in the ward
What is the optimal timing for administering antibiotic prophylaxis before surgery?
AImmediately before induction of anesthesia
B30-60 minutes before incision
C2-3 hours before surgery
DImmediately after surgery
What is the treatment of choice for penicillin-resistant gonorrhea?
AErythromycin (a macrolide antibiotic)
BCeftriaxone (a third-generation cephalosporin)
CStreptomycin (an aminoglycoside antibiotic)
DCiprofloxacin (a fluoroquinolone antibiotic)
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