Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 73%
Simulated
A client is prescribed antibiotics while awaiting the results of their wound culture. The nurse understands this method of medication therapy is known as:
Correct answer
D
Rationale
The correct answer is D: Empiric therapy. This is when antibiotics are prescribed based on clinical judgement before culture results are available. It is done to treat potential infections promptly. A: Palliative therapy focuses on symptom relief. B: Prophylactic therapy is preventive. C: Maintenance therapy is to manage chronic conditions.