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penza

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A patient is given tetracycline (Sumycin) to treat acne-related skin eruptions. How does tetracycline work?
 
  A) It binds to the 30S ribosome to inhibit protein synthesis.
  B) It reduces central nervous system stimulation.
  C) It is a beta-lactam antibiotic inhibiting cell wall synthesis.
  D) It works on the final stage of cell wall synthesis.

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A patient has suffered from hypoglycemia twice in the past week. She states she eats one time per day and snacks the rest of the day. What patient education will you provide for this patient?
 
  A) She should limit her alcohol with meals.
  B) She should increase her caloric intake frequently.
  C) She should limit her aerobic exercise.
  D) She should not eat at sporadic times.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Tetracycline binds with the 30S ribosome to inhibit protein synthesis. It has no effect on the central nervous system. The penicillin agents are beta-lactam antibiotics. Ampicillin works in the final stage of cell wall synthesis.

Answer to Question 2

D


penza

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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