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appyboo · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

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.

kishoreddi · **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.