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Which of the following is a bacteriostatic drug that inhibits folic acid synthesis?
Which of the following is a bacteriostatic drug that inhibits folic acid synthesis?
- Ciprofloxacin
- Vancomycin
- Sulfamethoxazole (correct)
- Penicillin
What is the preferred approach for treating infectious diseases with drugs?
What is the preferred approach for treating infectious diseases with drugs?
- Using the newest drugs available
- Using the most cost-effective drugs
- Using drug combinations exclusively
- Using single drugs whenever possible (correct)
What can inappropriate drug combinations lead to?
What can inappropriate drug combinations lead to?
- Increased risk of superinfections (correct)
- Synergistic effects
- Decreased resistance development
- Reduction in side effects
Which class of drugs includes translation inhibitors?
Which class of drugs includes translation inhibitors?
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What is the purpose of empiric therapy in drug treatment?
What is the purpose of empiric therapy in drug treatment?
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