IF a bacteria were susceptible to both penicillin and Erythromycin, then it would not be appropriate to treat the patients with both antibiotics at the same time because_______________?

A. Penicillin is inactivated by erythromycin
B. Erythromycin exerts its effects extracellularly
C. Erythromycin enhances the B-lactamases activity
D. Penicillin is only effective against growing cells

Correct Answer: Penicillin is only effective against growing cells ✔

Last Updated: February 07, 2020