5 Questions
What is the basis of antibiotic selection?
Organism's identity and susceptibility to a particular agent
What is the main reason why antimicrobial drugs are effective in treating infections?
They have the ability to injure or kill an invading microorganism without harming the host cells
Why is it generally necessary to culture the infective organism in order to select the most appropriate antimicrobial agent?
To arrive at a conclusive diagnosis and determine susceptibility to antibiotics
What is one of the natural barriers to drug delivery mentioned in the text?
Prostate
Which factor determines the capillaries' ability to carry drugs to body tissues?
Permeability
Test your knowledge of antimicrobial therapy with this quiz. Learn about antibiotic selection, classes, indications, pharmacokinetics, and adverse effects.
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