Characteristics of an Ideal Antimicrobial Agent Include All of the Following

Question

Characteristics of an ideal antimicrobial agent include all of the following except:
A)resistance by microorganisms
B)reasonable cost
C)long shelf life
D)toxicity not easily altered

Accepted Answer

Antimicrobial agents should not be susceptible to resistance by microorganisms, as this can render them ineffective in treating infections. Therefore, option A is not a characteristic of an ideal antimicrobial agent. Options B, C, and D are desirable characteristics, as an ideal antimicrobial agent should be reasonably priced, have a long shelf life, and cause minimal toxicity to the patient.