With continuous use of antibiotics, antibiotic resistance result ...

[appyboo]

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]

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.

[appyboo]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

[Dnite]

Excellent