On what is the selection of an antimicrobial agent based?
a. Sensitivity of the microorganism to the drug
b. Half-life of the medication
c. Therapeutic levels of the drug
d. Bioavailability of the drug
ANS: A
The selection of the antimicrobial agent must be based on the sensitivity of the pathogen and the possible toxicity to the patient. The half-life of the drug is not a concern with selection in comparison to sensitivity. Therapeutic levels of the drug are not criteria for selection. Bioavailability is a lesser concern than sensitivity.
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