Which statement describes important information that patients must receive while on antibiotic therapy?
A. Take all of the medication to ensure that the drug does not fail.
B. Stop taking the medication as soon as symptoms disappear to avoid a superinfection.
C. Pathogens are usually destroyed with the first few doses; save extra doses for the future.
D. As soon as you are fever-free, the medication should be discontinued; the therapy has worked.
Answer: A
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