Drug Susceptibility Testing Determines _______

question 30

Multiple Choice

Drug susceptibility testing determines _______.

• A) the patient's response to various antimicrobials
• B) the pathogen's response to various antimicrobials
• C) if normal biota will be affected by antimicrobials
• D) if the drug is increasing to toxic levels in a patient

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Definitions:

Average Precipitation

The mean amount of rain, snow, or other forms of water falling to the ground in a given area over a specified period.

Average Temperature

A calculated central value of a set of temperatures over a specific period, giving an overall indication of climate.

Boreal Forests

Coniferous forest regions located in the Northern Hemisphere, characterized by their adaptation to cold climates and significant contributions to Earth's carbon cycle.

Coniferous Trees

Trees that bear cones and evergreen needle-like or scale-like leaves, including pines, spruces, and firs.