This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Pharmacology
A bactericidal drug would be preferred over a bacteriostatic drug in a patient with : 
Select and explain. 
A. Neutropenia, B. Cirrhosis, C. Pneumonia, D. Heart disease
A: Neutropenia
Answer: A: Neutropenia 
Explanation: Bactericidal drugs kill the bacteria whereas bacteriostatic drugs only inhibit bacterial growth. Bacteriostatic activity is adequate for the treatment of most infections, the bactericidal activity may be necessary for a cure in patients with altered immune systems like neutropenias, HIV and other immunosuppressive conditions.