Which of the following terms describes the attempt to reduce the incidence of drug-resistant organisms by reducing the unnecessary use of antibiotics?
A. postantibiotic effect
B. de-escalation
C. postdose effect
D. empiric therapy
?ANS: B
A. Incorrect response: See explanation B.
B. Correct response: De-escalation is thought to reduce the incidence of resistant organisms by reducing the unnecessary use of antibiotics without adversely affecting outcome.
C. Incorrect response: See explanation B.
D. Incorrect response: See explanation B
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