5 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a mechanism by which microbes develop resistance to antimicrobials?
Increased absorption of the drug
Which of the following factors does NOT promote antimicrobial resistance?
Antibiotics prescribed correctly and taken as directed
Which of the following is a proposed strategy to combat antimicrobial resistance?
Using narrow-spectrum antibiotics when possible
Which of the following statements about antimicrobial resistance is TRUE?
Resistance can be transmitted between different microbes
What is the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) in the context of antimicrobial resistance?
The lowest concentration of an antimicrobial that inhibits microbial growth
Test your knowledge on the mechanisms of antimicrobial resistance including enzymatic destruction of drugs, prevention of drug penetration, alteration of antibiotic or target site, and rapid ejection of the drug. Explore factors that promote antimicrobial resistance in microbes.
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