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Antimicrobial Therapy Quiz

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What is the primary goal of antimicrobial therapy?

To boost the immune system to fight off infections

To treat infection with a drug to which the causative organism is sensitive (correct)

To minimize the side effects of antimicrobial drugs

To completely eradicate all microbes from the body

What is the main difference between bactericidal and bacteriostatic antimicrobial agents?

Bactericidal agents kill bacteria, while bacteriostatic agents inhibit their multiplication (correct)

Bactericidal agents only target viruses, while bacteriostatic agents target bacteria

Bactericidal agents are less effective than bacteriostatic agents

Bacteriostatic agents are used for preventive purposes, while bactericidal agents are used for treatment

What does selective toxicity of antimicrobials mean?

The drug can only be administered to specific microbial species without affecting humans

The drug has toxic effects on both humans and microbes

The drug has minimal effect on both humans and microbes

The drug can be administered to humans with reasonable safety while having a marked lethal effect on specific microbes (correct)

What knowledge is essential for administering antimicrobials?

<p>Infectious disease, most probable pathogen, usual antibiotic sensitivity pattern of the pathogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances is a bacteriostatic drug considered satisfactory?

<p>When it arrests the multiplication of pathogens and tips the balance in favor of the host defense mechanisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Goals of Antimicrobial Therapy

The primary goal of antimicrobial therapy is to eradicate the infecting pathogen or to prevent its growth.

Types of Antimicrobial Agents

Bactericidal antimicrobial agents kill microorganisms, whereas bacteriostatic agents inhibit their growth.
The main difference between bactericidal and bacteriostatic agents is their ability to kill or just inhibit the growth of microorganisms.

Selective Toxicity

Selective toxicity of antimicrobials means that they are toxic to the microorganism, but not to the host.

Administering Antimicrobials

Essential knowledge for administering antimicrobials includes understanding the pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and spectrum of activity of the drug.

Bacteriostatic Drugs

A bacteriostatic drug is considered satisfactory when the host's immune system can eliminate the microorganism despite the drug's inability to kill it.

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Test your knowledge about antimicrobial compounds, their selective toxicity, and the administration of antimicrobial therapy. This quiz covers the key factors involved in treating infections with sensitive drugs.