All of the following drugs are primarily bacteriostatic except______________?
Correct answer: D. Rifampin
- A. Sulphonamide
- B. Chloramphenicol
- C. Ethambutol
- D. Rifampin
Explanation
Sulfonamides, chloramphenicol, and ethambutol are primarily bacteriostatic, whereas rifampin inhibits bacterial RNA polymerase and is bactericidal. Rifampin is therefore the exception.
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