Metronidazole (Flagyl) is active against only which organisms? (Select all that apply.)
a. Aerobic organisms
b. Anaerobic organisms
c. Protozoa
d. Gram-positive organisms
e. Gram-negative organisms
ANS: B, D
Metronidazole is active against anaerobic organisms and gram-positive organisms.
Metronidazole is not active against aerobic organisms, protozoa, or gram-negative organisms.
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