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Deast7027 · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

Antimicrobial agents that inhibit growth of bacteria, allowing the host's immunological defenses to complete the job of destroying the organism, are called:

a. bactericidal. c. antibiotics.
b. bacteriostatic. d. infectious.

Question 2

It is generally not advisable to use a bactericidal and bacteriostatic agent at the same time because:

a. the cost is prohibitive.
b. both agents work in the same manner.
c. the bacteriostatic agent may interfere with the action of the bactericidal agent.
d. they will cause an allergic response in the client.

dawsa925 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Feedback
A Incorrect: Bactericidal agents have a killing effect on bacteria.
B Correct: Bacteriostatic agents inhibit the growth of bacteria, but do not actively kill the bacteria that are present.
C Incorrect: Some antibiotics are bacteriocidal and some are bacteriostatic.
D Incorrect: Antimicrobial agents are used to treat infectious diseases.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C

Feedback
A Incorrect: This is not a true statement.
B Incorrect: Bacteriostatic and bactericidal do not have the same action.
C Correct: Bacteriostatic agents may interfere with the action of the bactericidal agents.
D Incorrect: This is not necessarily true.