Drug concentration is important for the eradication of bacterial infection. It is desired to keep the drug dose:
a. below minimum effective concentration.
b. above minimum effective concentration.
c. below minimum toxic level.
d. above minimum toxic level.
ANS: B
Medication levels must be maintained above the MEC throughout therapy to ensure that bacterial resistance does not occur.
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