ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pharmacology Quiz Questions
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Question 1 of 5
Acquired resistance is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Acquired resistance (
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D) refers to a situation where a microbe develops the ability to resist the effects of a drug after being exposed to the drug during treatment. This process occurs due to genetic mutations in the microbe that enable it to survive and multiply despite the drug's presence. This is a critical concept in the field of microbiology and antibiotic resistance.
Choices A, B, and C do not accurately define acquired resistance.
Choice A refers to an antibacterial substance, not acquired resistance.
Choice B refers to the ability of an organism to cause disease, not resistance to drugs.
Choice C refers to the severity of a disease, not the development of resistance.
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Choices A, B, and C are incorrect in the context of acquired resistance.
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