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appyboo

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With continuous use of antibiotics, antibiotic resistance result because:
 
  a. bacteria are producing fewer mutations.
  b. the immune system has enhanced ability to fight infection.
  c. mutant bacteria are surviving antibiotic use.
  d. fewer new antibiotics have been produced.

Question 2

Drug concentration is important for the eradication of bacterial infection. It is desired to keep the drug dose:
 
  a. below minimum effective concentration.
  b. above minimum effective concentration.
  c. below minimum toxic level.
  d. above minimum toxic level.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Bacteria mutate if they are in contact with antibiotics for extended periods.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Medication levels must be maintained above the MEC throughout therapy to ensure that bacterial resistance does not occur.


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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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