Veterinary Technician

Category - Pharmacology

What is the term for drugs that kill or inhibit the growth of other microorganisms?
  1. Antimicrobials
  2. Antiketogenic
  3. Anti-infective
  4. Antiamoebic
Explanation
Answer: A - Antimicrobials are drugs that kill or inhibit the growth of other microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses. Antimicrobials function in four different ways: by interfering with the synthesis of the bacterial cell wall, interfering with the synthesis of nucleic acids, affecting the permeability of the cell membrane, or interfering with the metabolic processes within the microorganism.
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