Why Would Antimicrobials That Have Toxic Side Effects Be Used

question 58

Multiple Choice

Why would antimicrobials that have toxic side effects be used at all (select the BEST reason) ?

• A)We want the largest possible number of choices of drugs in case a microbe shows resistance.With more possible weapons (even toxic ones),we have greater ability to eliminate infections.
• B)Every person is different.What is toxic to one person may not be toxic to another person.To eliminate a useful drug because it's toxic to 1% of people treated is a waste.
• C)Depending on the location of the infection,we may have no choice but to utilize a drug that has some toxic side effects to the patient.
• D)They shouldn't be used.We have enough of a selection of drugs that we can always select a drug with no toxicity.Drugs with toxicity are simply leftovers-relics from a time when we didn't have as many drug options.

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