A Newly Defined Interpretive Category Termed "Susceptible-Dose Dependent" (SDD)implies Susceptibility
Multiple Choice
A newly defined interpretive category termed "Susceptible-Dose Dependent" (SDD) implies susceptibility of an isolate is dependent on dosing regimen.Which of the following statements is correct?
A) SDD is included within the susceptible category definition.
B) SDD is assigned to therapeutic agents that are approved under investigational use only.
C) The infecting organism may be effectively treated by using higher doses or more frequent doses or both of the drugs.
D) Drugs in this category have narrow therapeutic indices and their use at nonconventional ways must be monitored closely.
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