Which of the following considerations need to be taken into account to provide adequate dosing of antibiotics? I. antibiotic characteristics II. postantibiotic effect III. minimal inhibitory concentration IV. host factors

A. I, II only
B. II, III only
C. I, II, III only
D. I, III, IV only


ANS: D
A. Incorrect response: See explanation D.
B. Incorrect response: See explanation D.
C. Incorrect response: See explanation D.
D. Correct response: Adequate antibiotic dosing should take into account the following
considerations: (1) antibiotic characteristics, (2) host factors, and (3) minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC).?

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