Which of the Following Statements About Antibiotics Is NOT True

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about antibiotics is NOT true?

• A) Antibiotics typically achieve their therapeutic action by destroying the bacterial cell wall.
• B) Viruses are not susceptible to antibiotics.
• C) Antibiotics are generally safe and can be prescribed indiscriminately.
• D) An individual who has developed a resistance to one type of antibiotic will typically respond well to other antibiotics in a similar class.

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