Broad-spectrum drugs target a wide variety of bacterial pathogens. even when the broad-spectrum drug is capable of killing a target pathogen, it may not be the best treatment.
which statement best explains why a broad spectrum drug might be an undesirable treatment choice?
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broad-spectrum antimicrobials only work if they are used shortly after the infection begins.

broad-spectrum antimicrobials are usually toxic to the host cells.

broad-spectrum antimicrobials may kill much of the normal microbiota.

broad-spectrum antimicrobials may stimulate excess growth of the normal microbiota.

broad-spectrum antimicrobials are not able to kill bacteria that are in their log phase of growth.