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sheilaspns

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Which of the following is critical to helping prevent development of resistant strains of microbes in patients?
 
  A) Limit the exposure of bacteria to an antimicrobial agent
  B) Keep the antimicrobial drug dosage high
  C) Maintain the optimum duration of the antimicrobial agent
  D) Maintain the maximum safe frequency of antimicrobial drug ingestion

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A 59-year-old woman has presented to a clinic requesting a prescription for lorazepam (Ativan) in order to treat her recurrent anxiety.
 
  Her care provider, however, believes that a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) would be more appropriate. What advantage do SSRIs have over benzodiazepines in the treatment of anxiety?
  A) SSRIs generally have fewer adverse effects.
  B) SSRIs have a more rapid therapeutic effect.
  C) SSRIs do not require serial blood tests during therapy.
  D) SSRIs require administration once per week, versus daily or twice daily with benzodiazepines.


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Ksh22

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

C

Answer to Question 2

A


sheilaspns

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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