Principles of Antimicrobial Therapy
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Identification of the infecting organism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of BBB penetration in antimicrobial treatment?

    <p>It affects the ability of the drug to penetrate the CNS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a drug factor to consider when selecting an antimicrobial drug?

    <p>Adverse effects profile of the drug</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary classification system based on the effect of antibacterial agents on bacterial growth?

    <p>Effect on bacterial growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of antibacterial agents acts mainly against Gram positive bacteria?

    <p>Penicillins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for antibacterial agents that kill bacteria?

    <p>Bactericidal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following antibacterial agents is primarily bacteriostatic, but can be bactericidal against certain species?

    <p>Chloramphenicol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for antibacterial agents that are effective against both Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria?

    <p>Broad spectrum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following antibacterial agents is an example of a concentration-dependant agent?

    <p>Quinolone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the broadened definition of chemotherapy?

    <p>Therapeutic use of chemical substances that selectively act on microbes or cancers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of antimicrobial therapy?

    <p>To destroy or suppress the growth of other microorganisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is included in the classification of antimicrobials?

    <p>Antibacterials, antivirals, antifungals, and antiprotozoals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in choosing the suitable antimicrobial?

    <p>Diagnose whether it is an infection or not</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of rational use of antimicrobials?

    <p>Right drug, Right dose, Right route, Right duration, for Right pt.with minimal side effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of rational use of antimicrobials?

    <p>To cure the infection with minimal side effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

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