Wyoming MPJE (Pharmacy Jurisprudence) Practice Exam

You would usually only take action if the air sample shows colony-forming units (cfu) above the ISO action level. However, you take action regardless of cfu if the sample contains what?

1. Gram-negative rods, coag-positive staph, mold, or yeast

2. Gram-positive cocci, anaerobes, algae

3. Any aerobes, protozoa, fungi

4. Viruses, spirochetes, archaea

The correct answer is: Gram-negative rods, coag-positive staph, mold, or yeast

In this question, the correct answer is A. The statement indicates that action should be taken regardless of the colony-forming units (cfu) count in the air sample if specific pathogens are present, including Gram-negative rods, coag-positive staph, mold, or yeast. This exception to the usual protocol highlights the significance of certain pathogens that pose a higher risk, even in lower amounts. Options B, C, and D mention other microorganisms, but none of these are specified in the scenario as requiring action to be taken regardless of cfu levels.