Why Must Amphotericin B Be Given Intravenously and the Dose

question 58

Multiple Choice

Why must amphotericin B be given intravenously and the dose carefully regulated when treating cryptococcal meningoencephalitis?

• A) To minimize the toxic effects of the medication.
• B) To prevent development of resistance in the causative organism.
• C) To prevent autoimmunity in the patient.
• D) To avoid development of drug resistance in the patient.
• E) To minimize the risk of endotoxic shock.

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