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What is the common terminology for an anti-infective agent that can kill or damage pathogenic organisms?
What is the common terminology for an anti-infective agent that can kill or damage pathogenic organisms?
- Pathophysiology
- Pathogen
- Antimicrobial (correct)
- Pathogenesis
How are antimicrobial agents classified?
How are antimicrobial agents classified?
- By disease severity
- By chemical structure or MOA (correct)
- By host immune response
- By pathogenic resistance
What does 'spectrum of activity' refer to in the context of antimicrobial agents?
What does 'spectrum of activity' refer to in the context of antimicrobial agents?
- Refers to the range of microorganisms that a particular antimicrobial agent can effectively target and control (correct)
- Refers to the cost-effectiveness of an antimicrobial agent
- Refers to the side effects of an antimicrobial agent
- Refers to the speed of action of an antimicrobial agent
What is the primary cause of disease according to the text?
What is the primary cause of disease according to the text?
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What does pathophysiology seek to understand?
What does pathophysiology seek to understand?
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