A patient is diagnosed with an infection attributable to the gram-negative microorganism Pseudomonas. Which of the following anti-infective agents is most reliable in treating this microorganism?
A) Aminoglycoside
B) Antifungal
C) Aminopenicillin
D) GABA analog
A
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Aminoglycosides are used to treat infections caused by gram-negative microorganisms, such as Pseudomonas. Antifungal and aminopenicillin agents are not used to treat Pseudomonas. A GABA analog is used to treat pain related to neuropathy.
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