Question

multiple select question
select all that apply
what factors should be known before administering antimicrobial therapy to a patient? more than one answer may be correct
□ the overall medical condition of the patient
□ the nature of the microorganism causing the infection
□ the number of microbes in the person’s system
□ the location of the patient’s home to determine if the pathogen is endemic
□ the sensitivity of the microorganism to various drugs
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Explanation:

To determine factors for antimicrobial therapy:

• Overall medical condition: Affects drug tolerance (e.g., liver/kidney function).
• Nature of the microorganism: Different microbes need specific antimicrobials (e.g., bacteria vs. fungi).
• Sensitivity to drugs: Ensures the drug targets the microbe (e.g., using susceptibility testing).
• "Number of microbes" and "patient’s home location (endemic check)" are less critical for direct therapy administration (therapy focuses on treating the infection, not just counting microbes or endemicity for immediate dosing).

Answer:

A. the overall medical condition of the patient
B. the nature of the microorganism causing the infection
E. the sensitivity of the microorganism to various drugs