Secondary Infection May Occur with Administration of Antibacterial Drugs Because

question 40

Multiple Choice

Secondary infection may occur with administration of antibacterial drugs because the:

• A) patient is allergic to the drug.
• B) balance of species in the resident flora is upset.
• C) mucosa of the stomach is irritated.
• D) infecting microbes spread to adjacent areas.

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