The drug that would most likely be used in the treatment of tuberculosis is
1. Erythromycin (E-mycin).
2. Vancomycin (Vancocin).
3. Isoniazid (INH).
4. Gentamicin (Garamycin).
3
Rationale 1: Erythromycin is most effective against gram-positive bacteria.
Rationale 2: Vancomycin is used for bactericidal reasons.
Rationale 3: Isoniazid (INH) is the drug of choice for anti-tuberculosis therapy.
Rationale 4: Gentamicin is used for bactericidal reasons.
Global Rationale: Isoniazid (INH) is the drug of choice for anti-tuberculosis therapy. Erythromycin is most effective against gram-positive bacteria. Vancomycin is used for bactericidal reasons. Gentamicin is used for bactericidal reasons.
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