Exploring Bioactive Plant Products in Antimicrobial Therapy
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What is the purpose of using bioactive plant products in combination with standard antibiotics?

  • To enhance the activity of the drug
  • To synergistically enhance the activity of the drug (correct)
  • To lead to new resistant pathogens
  • To possess antimicrobial properties alone
  • What is the role of antimicrobial compounds from plants when used with standard drugs?

  • They enhance the activity of the drug
  • They lead to new resistant pathogens
  • They possess antimicrobial properties alone
  • They are synergistic enhancers (correct)
  • Which of the following is a major public health problem?

  • Multiple antibiotic resistance (correct)
  • Synergistic effect of antibiotic and plant extracts
  • Antimicrobial compounds from plants
  • Enhancement of drug activity
  • What is the effect of the association of antibiotic and plant extracts against resistant pathogens?

    <p>They are synergistic enhancers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of the Journal of Medicinal Plants Research article?

    <p>Use of bioactive plant products in combination with standard antibiotics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a reason why antimicrobial compounds from plants are considered synergistic enhancers?

    <p>They require lesser concentrations when used with standard drugs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main benefit of using the association of antibiotic and plant extracts against resistant pathogens?

    <p>Reduced toxicity and overdose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the synergistic effect between bioactive plant products and antibiotics?

    <p>It enhances the activity of the drugs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is continuous exploration of multidrug resistance modulating principles from plant sources necessary?

    <p>To address the problem of antibiotic resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of antimicrobial compounds from plants when used alone?

    <p>They require higher concentrations for effectiveness</p> Signup and view all the answers

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