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What is the main goal when determining the dosage of medication?
What is the main goal when determining the dosage of medication?
- To reduce therapeutic drug levels
- To maximize side effects
- To induce superinfections
- To achieve optimal therapeutic drug levels without causing significant toxicity (correct)
Why is it important to carefully determine the dosage of medication?
Why is it important to carefully determine the dosage of medication?
- To eliminate the need for therapeutic drug levels
- To prevent superinfections
- To achieve optimum therapeutic drug levels while minimizing side effects (correct)
- To increase the risk of side effects
Which factor influences the dose of medication in children but not in adults and children 12 years and older?
Which factor influences the dose of medication in children but not in adults and children 12 years and older?
- Dosage interval
- Drug metabolism rate
- Age of the patient
- Weight of the patient (correct)
What are superinfections that can develop as a result of antimicrobial usage?
What are superinfections that can develop as a result of antimicrobial usage?
What is the primary consideration when selecting the best dose and dosage interval?
What is the primary consideration when selecting the best dose and dosage interval?
Why do potential serious side effects sometimes occur despite efforts to optimize dosing?
Why do potential serious side effects sometimes occur despite efforts to optimize dosing?
What is the primary advantage of using a narrow-spectrum antimicrobial when the pathogen causing an infection has been identified?
What is the primary advantage of using a narrow-spectrum antimicrobial when the pathogen causing an infection has been identified?
In what scenario are broad-spectrum antimicrobials frequently used as empiric therapy?
In what scenario are broad-spectrum antimicrobials frequently used as empiric therapy?
What is the purpose of using broad-spectrum antimicrobials for mixed infections with multiple bacterial species?
What is the purpose of using broad-spectrum antimicrobials for mixed infections with multiple bacterial species?
How does a superinfection develop when using broad-spectrum antimicrobials?
How does a superinfection develop when using broad-spectrum antimicrobials?
Why might broad-spectrum antimicrobials be selected to treat an infection after a narrow-spectrum drug has failed?
Why might broad-spectrum antimicrobials be selected to treat an infection after a narrow-spectrum drug has failed?
What is the main risk associated with using broad-spectrum antimicrobials?
What is the main risk associated with using broad-spectrum antimicrobials?
What effect do individually the two drugs have on bacterial growth?
What effect do individually the two drugs have on bacterial growth?
What is the result of combining the two drugs in terms of their effect on bacteria?
What is the result of combining the two drugs in terms of their effect on bacteria?
What do antagonistic drug interactions produce?
What do antagonistic drug interactions produce?
Where can antagonism occur?
Where can antagonism occur?
How can the absorption of some anti-bacterials be negatively impacted by antacids?
How can the absorption of some anti-bacterials be negatively impacted by antacids?
What negative impact can antagonistic drug interactions have on drug activity?
What negative impact can antagonistic drug interactions have on drug activity?
Which patient population may experience increased drug levels that lead to toxicity due to reduced drug metabolism or clearance?
Which patient population may experience increased drug levels that lead to toxicity due to reduced drug metabolism or clearance?
What does the half-life of a drug refer to?
What does the half-life of a drug refer to?
For drugs with a short half-life, how often must they typically be administered?
For drugs with a short half-life, how often must they typically be administered?
Why might a longer half-life be a concern for drugs with serious side effects?
Why might a longer half-life be a concern for drugs with serious side effects?
What is the key difference between dose-dependent drugs and time-dependent drugs?
What is the key difference between dose-dependent drugs and time-dependent drugs?
Why is the route of administration an important consideration for drug therapy?
Why is the route of administration an important consideration for drug therapy?
Why are orally administered drugs generally preferred for patients?
Why are orally administered drugs generally preferred for patients?
In what situation would administration of a drug by a parenteral route be preferred?
In what situation would administration of a drug by a parenteral route be preferred?
Which type of drugs are available as topical preparations for superficial skin infections?
Which type of drugs are available as topical preparations for superficial skin infections?
Which drug combination provides a synergistic interaction for the treatment of infections?
Which drug combination provides a synergistic interaction for the treatment of infections?
What is a significant advantage of intravenous administration of most drugs?
What is a significant advantage of intravenous administration of most drugs?
When might patients be unable to initially take oral medications?
When might patients be unable to initially take oral medications?
