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CPCT/A Patient Care Exam Test Prep

Category - Phlebotomy

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What does ARD stand for, and what is its purpose?

Antibiotic recovery device. Used when testing for appropriate antibiotic therapy.
Account receivable department. Used for billing purposes.
Antibiotic removal device. Used when blood cultures are drawn after the patient has received antibiotics.
None of the above.

Explanation

Answer: C - ARD stands for antibiotic removal device, and it is used for patients who have received antibiotic therapy before a blood culture. ARD collection bottles contain a resin that inactivates antibiotics, allowing bacteria to grow.

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