The therapeutic window of an antimicrobial is the
A. ratio of the dose a patient can tolerate to the effective dose.
B. range of microorganisms the antimicrobial effects.
C. range of concentrations at which the antimicrobial is both effective and non-toxic.
D. ratio of the concentration of antimicrobial in the blood to the oral dose.
E. length of time the medication persists in the body after a single dose.
Answer: C
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