Medical Device Reprocessing Association of Ontario (MDRAO) Practice Exam

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Which group is characterized by their ability to resist multiple medications?

Viruses
Fungi
MDRO
Prions

The correct answer is: MDRO

The group characterized by their ability to resist multiple medications is known as multidrug-resistant organisms (MDRO). These organisms, which can include certain bacteria, have developed mechanisms to survive exposure to various antimicrobial agents, making infections caused by them particularly challenging to treat. The prevalence of MDRO is a significant concern in healthcare settings, leading to longer hospital stays, increased medical costs, and a greater risk of mortality due to ineffective treatments. In contrast, while viruses and fungi can develop resistance to medications, they do not specifically fall into the MDRO category, which is primarily associated with bacteria that have become resistant to several classes of antibiotics. Prions, on the other hand, are misfolded proteins that lead to neurodegenerative diseases and do not respond to treatment or develop resistance in the same way as bacteria do; hence they do not fit the definition of multi-drug resistance. This distinction highlights why MDRO is the correct choice in identifying a group that is particularly noted for its resistance to multiple medications.