All of the Following are Appropriate Strategies for Overcoming Drug

Question

All of the following are appropriate strategies for overcoming drug resistance in bacteria except
A)decreasing the use of antibiotics in agriculture.
B)patient compliance with dosage instructions when taking antibiotics.
C)heightened infection control in health care facilities.
D)prudent use of antibiotics when treating viral infections.

Accepted Answer

The other three strategies listed are valid ways to address the issue of drug resistance in bacteria. However, using antibiotics to treat viral infections is not effective and can actually contribute to the development of drug-resistant bacteria. Therefore, the prudent use of antibiotics only when they are necessary for bacterial infections is crucial to reducing the development of drug resistance.