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What is the primary factor in determining the time of initiation of therapy in antimicrobial treatment?
What is the primary factor in determining the time of initiation of therapy in antimicrobial treatment?
- Severity of infection (correct)
- Drug factors
- Patient factors
- Microbial factors
Which of the following is an example of a patient factor to consider when selecting an antimicrobial drug?
Which of the following is an example of a patient factor to consider when selecting an antimicrobial drug?
- Gram-positive or negative spectrum of the drug
- Cost of the drug
- Renal function of the patient (correct)
- Lipid solubility of the drug
What is the primary reason why cost is an important consideration in selecting an antimicrobial drug?
What is the primary reason why cost is an important consideration in selecting an antimicrobial drug?
- It affects the adverse effects profile of the drug
- It affects the frequency of administration
- It affects the spectrum of the drug
- It is a significant factor in patient adherence (correct)
Which of the following is an example of a microbial factor to consider when selecting an antimicrobial drug?
Which of the following is an example of a microbial factor to consider when selecting an antimicrobial drug?
What is the significance of BBB penetration in antimicrobial treatment?
What is the significance of BBB penetration in antimicrobial treatment?
Which of the following is an example of a drug factor to consider when selecting an antimicrobial drug?
Which of the following is an example of a drug factor to consider when selecting an antimicrobial drug?
What is the primary classification system based on the effect of antibacterial agents on bacterial growth?
What is the primary classification system based on the effect of antibacterial agents on bacterial growth?
Which type of antibacterial agents acts mainly against Gram positive bacteria?
Which type of antibacterial agents acts mainly against Gram positive bacteria?
What is the term for antibacterial agents that kill bacteria?
What is the term for antibacterial agents that kill bacteria?
Which of the following antibacterial agents is primarily bacteriostatic, but can be bactericidal against certain species?
Which of the following antibacterial agents is primarily bacteriostatic, but can be bactericidal against certain species?
What is the term for antibacterial agents that are effective against both Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria?
What is the term for antibacterial agents that are effective against both Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria?
Which of the following antibacterial agents is an example of a concentration-dependant agent?
Which of the following antibacterial agents is an example of a concentration-dependant agent?
What is the broadened definition of chemotherapy?
What is the broadened definition of chemotherapy?
What is the primary purpose of antimicrobial therapy?
What is the primary purpose of antimicrobial therapy?
What is included in the classification of antimicrobials?
What is included in the classification of antimicrobials?
What is the first step in choosing the suitable antimicrobial?
What is the first step in choosing the suitable antimicrobial?
What is the definition of rational use of antimicrobials?
What is the definition of rational use of antimicrobials?
What is the primary goal of rational use of antimicrobials?
What is the primary goal of rational use of antimicrobials?
