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What is the primary meaning of the term 'chemotherapy' in modern medicine?
What is the primary meaning of the term 'chemotherapy' in modern medicine?
- Killing pathogenic organisms without injuring the host
- Treating headache and inflammation
- Regulating heart function
- Ridding the body of malignant cells (correct)
Which term is used to describe chemical substances produced by microorganisms that inhibit the growth or destroy other microorganisms when used at low concentration?
Which term is used to describe chemical substances produced by microorganisms that inhibit the growth or destroy other microorganisms when used at low concentration?
- Antimicrobial
- Chemotherapeutic index
- Semisynthetic compound
- Antibiotic (correct)
What property must an ideal antimicrobial agent possess in terms of its effect on the host?
What property must an ideal antimicrobial agent possess in terms of its effect on the host?
- It should cause significant harm to the host
- It should have a toxic dosage level lower than the effective therapeutic dosage level (correct)
- It should have a chemotherapeutic index close to 1
- It should be insoluble in body fluids
Which type of compounds are still commonly called antibiotics in practice, despite not being natural substances?
Which type of compounds are still commonly called antibiotics in practice, despite not being natural substances?
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What is the key requirement for an antimicrobial agent in terms of its solubility in body fluids?
What is the key requirement for an antimicrobial agent in terms of its solubility in body fluids?
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What is the purpose of using the chemotherapeutic index to evaluate toxicity of a drug?
What is the purpose of using the chemotherapeutic index to evaluate toxicity of a drug?
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