Quizlet Genitourinary System Related

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Superinfections are more common with: *

  • A. Use of narrow spectrum antibiotics
  • B. Short courses of antibiotics
  • C. Use of antibiotics that are completely absorbed from the small intestines
  • D. Use of antibiotic combinations covering both gram positive and gram negative bacteria
Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D because using antibiotic combinations covering both gram positive and gram negative bacteria can disrupt the balance of normal flora in the body, leading to superinfections. This is due to the broad spectrum of activity of these antibiotics, which can kill off a wider range of bacteria, including the beneficial ones.

Choice A is incorrect because narrow spectrum antibiotics target specific types of bacteria, reducing the likelihood of disrupting the normal flora and causing superinfections. Choice B is incorrect because longer courses of antibiotics increase the risk of superinfections as they continue to disrupt the normal flora over a longer period. Choice C is incorrect because antibiotics that are completely absorbed from the small intestines do not necessarily increase the risk of superinfections; it is more about the spectrum of activity and the impact on normal flora.