Which test determines the causative organism of an infection and identifies how the organism responds to various antibiotics?
A) UA
B) C&S
C) IVP
D) BUN
E) EMG

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C&S (culture and sensitivity) testing is used to identify the causative organism of an infection and determine which antibiotics are effective against it. UA (urinalysis) tests for various abnormalities in urine, IVP (intravenous pyelogram) is a radiological imaging test of the kidneys and urinary tract, BUN (blood urea nitrogen) measures kidney function, and EMG (electromyography) evaluates muscle and nerve function.

Which Test Determines the Causative Organism of an Infection and Identifies