Which of the Following Should the Physician NOT Consider When

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following should the physician NOT consider when ordering antibiotics?

• A) Antibiotic therapy should be continued as long as the infection is present but should not exceed the usual time for the suspected infective organism.
• B) Unless the benefits outweigh the risks, a drug should not be given to someone who has had a previous allergic reaction.
• C) The antibiotic should be selected because it is effective against the microorganism involved in the infection.
• D) The first drug of choice should always be the only medication used.
• E) The ability of the patient to take the medications at a specific time is important in choosing a drug and the expected responses to the drug.

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