Which is a characteristic that distinguishes sulfonamides from other drugs used to treat bacterial infection?
a. Sulfonamides are bactericidal.
b. Sulfonamides are derived from biologic substances.
c. Sulfonamides have antifungal and antiviral properties.
d. Sulfonamides increase bacterial synthesis of folic acid.
ANS: B
Sulfonamides are bacteriostatic, not bactericidal. They are not derived from biologic substances. They are not antifungals or antivirals. They act by decreasing bacterial synthesis of folic acid.
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