Which Statement by a Nursing Student About the Mechanism of Action

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which statement by a nursing student about the mechanism of action of sulfonamides indicates the need for further instruction?

• A)Sulfonamides resemble the precursor molecule,PABA,so the enzymes needed for the synthesis of folic acid bind with sulfonamide instead of with PABA,stopping bacterial growth."
• B)Sulfonamides slow the growth of bacteria because they only inhibit folic acid that is synthesized by bacteria."
• C)Sulfonamides are effective against uropathogens by inhibiting the synthesis of bacterial folic acid."
• D)Sulfonamides are most effective in clients who eat large amounts of foods rich in folic acid."

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