Broad-Spectrum Antibiotics Inhibit the Growth of Most Intestinal Bacteria

question 4

Multiple Choice

Broad-spectrum antibiotics inhibit the growth of most intestinal bacteria. Consequently, assuming that nothing is done to counter the reduction of intestinal bacteria, a hospital patient who is receiving broad-spectrum antibiotics is most likely to exhibit which of the following characteristics?

• A) inability to digest any food
• B) inability to absorb water adequately
• C) inability to absorb nutrients adequately
• D) deficiency in certain vitamins and nutrients

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