Which of following is not a way to limit the ability of microorganisms to acquire drug resistance?
A) high levels of antimicrobial agent in the patient
B) inhibiting growth of invading microbes so immune defenses can kill them
C) taking antibiotics until the patient feels better
D) taking two antibiotics synergistically

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Taking antibiotics until the patient feels better is not a way to limit the ability of microorganisms to acquire drug resistance as it can lead to incomplete treatment which promotes the development of resistance. The other options are effective in limiting the development of drug resistance, such as high levels of antimicrobial agents to decrease the chance of resistance development, inhibiting growth of invading microbes to reduce the load of infection and allow the immune system to eliminate the pathogen, and taking two antibiotics synergistically to reduce the likelihood of resistance development by targeting the pathogen with different mechanisms of action.

Which of Following Is Not a Way to Limit the Ability