The Full Course of a Prescribed Antimicrobial Drug Should Be

question 3

Multiple Choice

The full course of a prescribed antimicrobial drug should be completed so as to prevent:

• A) undesirable side effects.
• B) development of resistant microbes.
• C) an allergic response.
• D) proper metabolism and excretion of drug.

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Definitions:

Epigenetic Mark

Chemical modifications to DNA or histones that change gene activity without altering the DNA sequence, affecting how genes are expressed.

Free-floating Stress Hormones

Hormones like cortisol that circulate unbound in the bloodstream and can affect various parts of the body, often associated with the body's response to stress.

Natural Selection

The process by which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring, driving evolution.

Adaptive Flexibility

The ability to adjust and modify one's behavior and thoughts in response to changing circumstances or environments.