Empiric Antimicrobial Therapy Is Defined as the ________

Empiric Antimicrobial Therapy is defined as the ________.

A) range of pathogens sensitive to an antimicrobial agent
B) administration of 2 or 3 broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent s to begin treatment before receiving ID of the pathogen
C) determination of the most effective, safe antimicrobial agent dosage for treating an infection
D) patient at high risk of acquiring an infection if given a broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent without any signs or symptoms